Copy and paste these emails and get a 2nd interview!

Alright, the interview went well but it has been two weeks and you have heard nothing. You even wrote a nice job interview thank you letter.

Now, you are scratching your head right? What do you do when you haven’t heard back after the interview? How could everything be so positive and then just silence. Have you been there before? You are not really sure what to do but you are still definitely interested. So, you think: “What do I have to lose?”

Well, before bugging the heck out of them with daily phone calls, I want to offer you 4 different killer follow-up letters that you can use to gauge if there is still a pulse. While it is not a bad practice to mail a follow up letter after the interview, I highly recommend that you use these letters as an email.

An interview follow up letter can be incredibly powerful. The reason why I suggest the email follow-up is because it makes it easier for the Hiring Manager to reply (either good...

Ah, the old job interview thank you letter . Most people do not realize how important the thank you letter actually is. some even have the firm belief that the job interview thank you letter is a sign of desperation and that by not sending one you keep the ball in your court.

My answer? Looks like you will playing ball alone for quite some time. The thank you letter is a crucial element to the hiring process. Here are my top 5 must items that need to be included into a job interview thank you letter.

1. You must actually send one – This statistic may shock you but national averages say that 95% of candidates that interview do not even send a thank you letter. Again, I think this is because some people do not see the importance of it, but the hiring manager has a different perspective.

I first became aware of this when I was recruiting for a Corporate Controller position. The CFO came into our office and interviewed 4 potential candidates. When I followed up with the CFO a few days l...

I was recently asked a question by a reader that I thought might be helpful to all of you. This question is in context of a job interview. Sometimes even the best of us can get stumped by a question asked to us in an interview process.

This is why I recommend that you hold mock interviews. It is even a good idea to read over as many of the most common interview questions as you can in order to be better prepared (see 34 of the most common interview questions).

 Here is the question that the reader wanted help answering:

Great question. My answer would be:

“During times of heavy workload, I like to exhibit patience with a sense of urgency. I try not to let my customers see that my workload is heavy, yet I try to work at maximum efficiency.

Being well-organized and having a solid grasp on proper procedures helps this in a big way. An example of what I am talking about is like a duck on the water. Above the ...

Are you failing to start? Are you sitting on the sidelines waiting for permission to get in the game? Well, can I infuse a truth into your life today? You’ll never be fully ready. The only solution is to start before you’re ready.

I know that’s painful to hear. I know that means you may not put your best foot forward.

Let me give you a personal example. I just recently got back from a trip to Tennessee where I had the opportunity to sit and be interviewed on set with Michael Hyatt for the Platform University members (see pic). 

Immediately after the interview here’s all the thoughts that were going on in my head:

• I thought of all the good answers I should have given in the interview
• I thought about the stupid answers I did give
• I wished I’d worn a different shirt
• I wished I had sat a different way

But here’s the truth: success cannot be summed up into a single event.

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You apply to a job you found online only to hear nothing several days later. You begin to wonder if they saw your resume at all. Even worse, you wonder if someone in HR saw it but did not pass it along to the actual hiring manager.

How do you make sure you’re not a fit? The only real way to find out is to have a conversation with someone. Majority of applicants never even place a phone call because they have a fear of rejection. Sometimes, I think we would rather move on to the next opening than face rejection.

What you must realize is everyone faces rejection when seeking work. You can’t be an ideal fit in every situation. Decide you would rather find out you are not a fit then sit and wonder if they ever saw your resume in the first place. This is where voicemail comes into play.

How to Leave a Voicemail for a Job Interview [3 Methods]

Let me say up front your ultimate goal should always be to get them on the phone first. This is why I recommend calling a few times BEFORE you e...

I realize that you may not be a religious person. I understand that this blog is visited by thousands a day and everyone will have differing spiritual beliefs. That being said, I have had a few recent conversations about this topic with coaching clients so I thought I would put it out there to benefit others.

My relationship with God plays an important role in my life. It is more than just something I do on Sundays. Jesus is more than a just a story. His thoughts, ways, and promises invade every part of my life. He is not a crutch to lean on. He is not a rabbit’s foot to rub for good luck. He is more than just an information booth when I have questions. He is someone I can depend on. He is always on time. Nothing takes Him by surprise. The older I get, the more I know I can trust Him.

4 Ways to Trust God in Your Job Search

If you are a follower, then I hope this blog post brings comfort to you. If you are out of work or even under-employed, then take these 4 truths to heart. Write...

There are many different resume formats that you can use in your job search. However, there are unique advantages of a chronological resume format that often makes it your best choice.

I will admit that there are some strategic reasons as to why you should sometimes use a functional resume or even a hybrid resume. Still, you will need to have a chronological resume as a backup. The resume is really just a marketing piece to get your foot in the door. You will want a resume that does the very best job of selling you.

If you are having a difficult time with deciding which resume format works best, then consider the following chronological resume advantages.

4 Advantages of a Chronological Resume

Most hiring managers are going to want to see a chronological resume. That is just the way that it is. I know that this is especially true with recruiters. The main reason why is because the want to easily see what you did and where. It is important that the essential skills for the job openi...

Have you ever suddenly woke up in life and realized, “How did I get here?” It is so easy to drift in life without even realizing it. Your habits determine your future.

It is a universal law you cannot avoid. It is as strong as gravity in your life. The sum of your present life is wrapped up in your past choices. While most of us know this to be true, we often live as if this reality doesn’t exist.

“The sum of your present life is wrapped up in your past choices.”

Why Your Personal Habits Determines Your Future

I want to offer you powerful reasons as to why our personal habits will determine our future. Maybe some of these will connect with you and encourage you to start paying attention to those daily habits in life.

Because we are creatures of habit

Whether we want to admit it or not, we govern our life by habits. In fact, experts tell us that 90% of our daily behavior is based on habits. You have habits for your morning routine, your daily commute, how you pay your bills and ...

Welcome! I’m Jonathan Milligan.

My goal here is to encourage and inspire you to fully become who God wants you to be (that includes both life and work).

Have you ever said:

• “I’m tired of being stuck in a job I really don’t like.”
• “I dread Mondays and just work for the weekends.”
• “I want to do work I’m passionate about, but I just don’t think it is possible.”
• “I want to live a better life, but I have too many bad habits standing in my way.”
• “I want to be more productive, but I just lack self discipline to make things happen in my life.”
• “I’d love to work for myself and be location independent, if only I knew how.”

If you have ever had these thoughts, then you are in the right place!

 Here’s How JonathanMilligan.com Helps You Get Ahead in Life and Work

I’m here to help you discover your passion.

What is it that you can’t stop doing? What is it that you love to learn about? What is that unique gift or talent that God gave you?

Sometimes we are too close to see it for ours...