Chapter 3 Agriculture as a Career 137 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Syda Productions/Shutterstock.com Figure 3-37. A follow-up letter shows the potential employer how serious you were about the job, shows gratitude for their time, and leaves one last impression in the minds of the interviewers. FFA Connection Do you want to hone your skills related to getting hired? The National FFA Organization has a Career Development Event directly related to the employment process. In the Job Interview CDE, participants are scored on their ability to make initial contact for a job, fill out an application, submit a complete résumé and cover letter, present themselves in a face- to-face interview, and write a follow-up letter. Ask you agricultural science teacher about the chance to participate in this CDE on the local, regional, or state level. State winners are invited to compete at the National FFA Convention. Job Interview CDE Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com