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(or, “How to Write a Thank You Note”)

Never underestimate the power of follow-up. It might seem elementary, but the majority of job seekers never do it. By taking a few minutes to construct a “Thank you” plan, you can help increase your chances of being hired.

While this post focuses on follow up techniques for those job hunting, it is also very applicable to everyday life - thank you notes are always appreciated and often prove to be a critical ingredient to building a relationship, be it personal or professional. In the realm of job hunting, following up on an interview or conversation can make all the difference.

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Testimonial

From: Angus McQuarrie, VP External Relations for the University of Waterloo Engineering Society
To: service at emurse.com

Kudos. Emurse is, without a doubt, by far, the best resume tool ever made. There are so many things about it that are beyond wonderful, I don’t even know where to begin.

Once again, Thank you. =D

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Power words, or action verbs, are words used to help make a statement stronger. By using action verbs, you can assume an “active voice” instead of a “passive voice” on your resume. Properly incorporating power words into your resumes, letters and other correspondence can help convey strong writing skills and increase the strength of your communication.

These words can offer a significant, if not necessary, resume improvement. Be careful not to overuse them by monitoring your Emurse cloud view. Too much fluff and not enough skills, and you could come across as fake.

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If you are just beginning your job hunt, or have not interviewed in awhile, it is probably a good idea to brush up on your interviewing skills. In an earlier article, we covered general preparation tips and tactics. With this article, we will cover a few common interview questions.

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