IV. Implementation

Self-Promotion- Have you solicited recommendations as to how your materials might be improved? Are the cover letter and resume typed in the same font, and featured on quality paper? Do you have confidence in the materials you have developed? Is the paper description of you and your skills accurate, and congruent with the type of work you are pursing?

Submitting Materials- Have you proofread all final documents that you are submitting? Have you confirmed that the materials are addressed to the proper individual within the organization, and that the address you have is the correct one? Depending upon where you are in the hiring process, have you formally clarified your interest, willingness, and availability for meeting in person for an interview?

Securing an Interview- Have you been able to determine that a formal interview would be mutually beneficial? Are you comfortable with the interview being offered, or requested, as an opportunity to further discuss the culture of the prospective employer, job specifies, and the likelihood that a good match exists?

Interview Preparation- Have you reviewed the strengths and skills that you believe make you attractive to the prospective employers? Are you prepared to discuss the ways I which you have been impressed with the organization where you are interviewing?

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