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have another interview this week. When can I expect to hearfr.omyou?”
One other critical element to this close: send a nice thank you
letter within 24 hours in which you again express your apprecia-
tion for the interview and your interest in the job.

31. Fails to talk about accomplishments. Candidate concentrates on
explaining work history as primarily consisting of assigned duties
and responsibilities. When asked to give examples of her five
major accomplishments in her last jobs, doesn’t seem to under-
stand the question, gives little evidence of performance, or reverts
once again to discussing formal duties and responsibilities. When
probed further for accomplishments, can’t really say much and
feels uncomfortable about this line of questioning.

32. Does not ask questions about the job or employer. When
asked “Do you have any questions?, ” replies “No” or “You’ve covered
eveything. ” Aslcing questions is often more important than answer-
ing questions. When you ask thoughtful questions, you emphasize
your interest in the employer and job as well as indicate your
intelligence - qualities employers look for in candidates.

33. Appears self-centered rather than employer-centered. This will
become immediately apparent by the direction of the answers and
questions coming from the interviewee. If they primarily focus on
benefits to the interviewee, the candidate will tend to be self-
centered. For example, a candidate who frequently uses “I” when
talking about himself and the job may be very self-centered. On
the other hand, the candidate who tallts about “we” and ‘>ou’’ is
usually more employer-oriented. Contrast these paired statements
about the job and compensation:

What would I be doing in this position?
Wiat do you see us achieving over the next six months?

or

What would I be making on this job?
What dojm nomnlEy pay for someone with my qual$cations?