GRP has worked with over 800 employers to develop more than 2,700 internships in Northeast Indiana. The document provides tips for job seekers on creating strong resumes, following up with employers, interviewing effectively, and sending thank you letters to interviewers. Key recommendations include researching the company and position, having an updated resume without errors, following up within 2 weeks by email or letter, and sending a thank you letter within 24 hours of an interview.

6. GRP has worked with more
than 800 employers to
develop more than 2700
internships in Northeast
Indiana

12. Be a SUPER candidate

17. Have your resume up to date at
all times.
Check it and recheck it for
errors and mistakes.
If you are interested in a
position, research it and create
a resume specific to it.
Print on nice paper (not plain
white copy paper).
Don’t fold it when you mail it.
Don’t staple it.
If emailing it as an attachment,
create a PDF of it first.

19. Always be professional and don’t follow up more than once a week!

20. First, Why Follow Up???
1. It demonstrates initiative and interest in a position
2. You can verify that your resume was received and not lost in a
spam filter somewhere
3. It can help you stand out in the crowd of qualified candidates
When Should I Follow UP?
 Generally within 2 weeks of sending your resume
How Do I Follow Up?
 Email the hiring manager (Quick way to remind them to look for
your resume)
 Send a typed letter (Great for reiterating why you’re a good fit)
 Send a hand written note (only if you have good handwriting)
 Call (make sure you rehearse what you’ll say)
"Hi, my name is ______ and I submitted my resume for
your ______ opening. I'm extremely interested in this
opportunity, and I just wanted to touch base with you this
position and see if there is a possibility of setting up a
meeting to discuss my qualifications.”

21.  Send a follow up letter thanking
them for letting you know about
your status. Let them know you’re
still interested in their company
 Keep looking, a rejection is
not the end of the world so
don’t take it personally.
 Consider asking the
person who interviewed you
for advice on how to make
yourself a stronger candidate
 Look for ways to make yourself a
stronger candidate…take a class, join a
professional organization, practice
your interview skills, clean up your
online profile

22. The Art of Interviewing
First Impressions

26. RESEARCH THE COMPANY
INTERVIEWING YOU
Check out their website
Look for press releases
If they are a public company, see how they are doing
on the stock exchange
Talk to past interns about their experiences
Know their company mission and culture

27. START WITH THE BASICS

28. ABC’s of Image
Appearance
Wardrobe
clothing
accessories
Grooming
hair
skin
nails
makeup
fragrance
breath
(don’t chew gum)

30. ABC’s of Image
Behavior
Etiquette
Phone/email
Manners
Introductions
Handshakes
Civility
Respectful behavior
Consideration of others
Attitude
Positive attitude
Self-confidence
Self-esteem

31. ABC’s of Image
Communication
Verbal
Speaking skills (avoid “Like” and “Um”)
Grammar
Vocabulary
Presentation skills
Nonverbal
Posture
Gestures
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Listening skills
Written
Language
Grammar
Professionalism

32. SEND A THANK YOU LETTER
 Within 24 hours of you interview
• Typed letter
• Hand written card
• Email
• Send a thank you letter to everyone you interview with
 It’s likely that many other candidates will also send a letter,
so be sure to utilize other follow up strategies
Haven’t Heard Anything a Few Weeks Later (or by the
date they gave you)?
 Send another hand written note indicating your interest
 Call the person you interviewed with (after the timeframe they
gave you)
Tip
 Get business cards printed up and provide one when you
follow up. It’s a great way to get noticed and keep your
information fresh and interesting.

34. Get an online version of your resume
(www.emurse.com)
Get nice business cards
(www.vistaprint.com or us.moo.com/en)
 Sample thank you letters
(www.quintcareers.com)
Get a matching business correspondence
kit (Office Depot)
 Linked In (www.linkedin.com)

38. Jennifer Fisher, Program Manager
jfisher@fwchamber.org
Graduate Retention Program
Twitter: Jenfisherfw
Blog: www.generationalsoup.com
www.indianaintern.net