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CAREER GUIDE 2016–2017
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
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Collect business cards from those you meet throughout the day
and, once you get home, study them. Go over the names and
positions of those you came in contact with and send thank you
letters to them.
When you receive a job offer, respond in writing. Express both
your decision to accept or reject the offer and your appreciation
for their time and consideration. Whatever the outcome, your
first on-site interview is over and has prepared you for future
interview processes. This gets you one step closer to your
dream job.
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
It is not unusual to be asked to take a test on anything from
your basic skills to your personality. Do not stress out. This is
a good sign. If they are willing to spend time and money to
test you, you must be in the final group of potential employees.
Relax, take your time and do your best.
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Throughout the application process, you should evaluate the
company just as much as they evaluate you. Closely consider
their answers to questions dealing with opportunities for
advancement, community life and training tools. Check out the
diversity of the company and make sure you can picture yourself
fitting in. Also, consider the office set-up: Who typically has
the corner offices? Do you foresee good, productive competition
within the office or do you sense backstabbing? How is the
morale of the company? Remember, this could potentially be your
“home away from home” so cover all the bases.
The company will likely ask for feedback from you about your
experiences throughout the day. Be positive and constructive and
if you are still interested in the position make sure you let it be
known. If representatives do not provide adequate closure then
you initiate it tactfully by asking about the next few steps in the
process.