I interviewed!
What should I do now?
Send a personalized thank you card within two days
Career Services
of the interview to everyone who assisted you. The
Job Search
following link provides letter-writing help:
www.uwstout.edu/careers/srchletr.shtml.
Ethics and Protocol
Can I accept a job offer until something better
comes along?
After accepting an offer, you must stand by your
decision. You have made a commitment to the
employer and are obligated to stop looking for
employment elsewhere and should reject other offers.
What if I haven’t made a decision yet?
It is okay to ask for an extension if you need more time
to make a decision; however, the employer is not
obligated to grant you more time. Agree upon a date
by which you will respond to the employer. Ask if the
extension date is convenient for the employer.
What if I decide I’m not interested in the position?
Immediately let the employer know that you would
like to be removed from consideration. Thank them
For information:
Career Services
for their time and be courteous – you may work with
103 Administration Building
this organization in the future.
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
715/232-1601 (voice of TTY)
715/232-3595 (fax)
careerservices@uwstout.edu
www.uwstout.edu/careers
www.facebook.com/uwstoutcareers
www.linkedin.com/
CAREER SERVICES
Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/careers
During your job search, you will encounter new
Should I pay recruitment fees to a recruiter?
No Show: One missed campus or employment
situations. It is important to know what the standard
Be cautious of a company that asks you to pay
interview by any candidate is considered a “no show.”
expectations are so that you can act accordingly.
recruitment fees. In general, you should not pay
The student is required to prepare a letter of apology
Remember that you represent UW-Stout, your major,
recruitment fees. If you are unsure about a company’s
for the employer and must meet with his/her Career
other UW-Stout students, and yourself. If you are unsure
legitimacy, or if you don’t know how to handle a
Services counselor within 24 hours of the date of the
how to handle a situation, a Career Services counselor
situation, a Career Counselor would be happy to assist
interview to review the letter. The apology letter will be
will be happy to assist you.
you.
sent by the Career Services office to the recruiter,
forwarding a copy to the student’s program director. The
I need an interview!
How can I make my resume more impressive?
Do not lie on your resume. If you do, the employer will
eventually find out. Remember that the goal of your
resume is to secure an interview. Once you have an
interview, the employer will learn more about you
before deciding to offer a job or not. This includes
verifying the information on your resume. Career
Services can help you write an honest and effective
resume. You may attend a resume workshop, schedule
an appointment with a Career Counselor, and access
Can I go to an interview just to practice?
Career Services office will also retain a copy. If these
Do not interview with an employer unless you are
requirements are not met by the student, it will
seriously interested in the position. Interviewing with
result in suspension of campus interviewing privileges
an employer for “practice” is a waste of the employer’s
and future referral of their resume to employers.
time and denies someone else your timeslot. There are
better ways to practice interviewing. InterviewStream
Appeal Process:
(an online mock-interview program that uses a webcam
Appeals to this process should be made to the Director of
and microphone), interviewing workshops, career
Career Services.
mentors, and Career Counselors are available to help
you practice interviewing.
Be aware of the employer’s expectations. Some recruiters
I have an interview!
online resources at
www3.uwstout.edu/careers/resume.cfm
What if I need to cancel the interview?
If you need to cancel, contact the employer
Do I have to complete the application form?
Always complete the application form neatly and
thoroughly without grammatical errors. Most employers
will not consider interviewing you if you have not taken
the time to complete their application form. If asked,
submit your resume. If the application form requests
information found on the resume, provide the
information and refrain from making a comment such
as, “see attached resume“.
Do I have to pay for travel expenses?
immediately and ask to reschedule.
If the interview is on campus, the following UW-Stout
Policy applies:
Cancellation: A cancellation of a campus interview 48
hours or less prior to an interview must be approved by a
Career Services counselor or designated staff member to
avoid becoming a “no show.” Call 715-232-1603 or stop
in the office at 103 Administration building to inform us
immediately if such a situation arises.
will offer to reimburse your travel expenses and others
will expect you to pay for travel. If you are unsure what
the expectations are, it is okay to ask.
How do I ask about pay?
The employer should initiate this conversation first.
Usually this does not happen during the first interview.
Be patient – discussing salary too early could eliminate
you from consideration for the position.
Research the average salaries in your industry so that
you are aware of the salary range for your position. The
following link contains helpful salary resources:
www3.uwstout.edu/careers/salaryinfo.cfm