| You took the time to carefully craft your | | | | |
| resume. You secured an interview. After all | | | | 2) Was there a particular topic that seemed |
| the time and effort you have expended in | | | | to be a bonding moment? Include it in your |
| looking for a job, why not be attentive to | | | | letter. |
| the small details as well. Many people don't | | | | |
| consider the follow up letter to be | | | | 3) Express appreciation for the interviewer's |
| important. They intend to send one but do not | | | | time. |
| or simply believe that a company will call if | | | | |
| interested. | | | | 4) Do you want the job? Many fail to make the |
| | | | close, ask for the job in a professional, |
| A follow up letter can help you to recover | | | | positive manner. |
| from any missteps in the interview. Even if | | | | |
| the interview went exceptionally well, the | | | | 5) Show enthusiasm for the company and the |
| follow-up letter can set you apart from other | | | | job! |
| candidates. You should send the follow up | | | | |
| letter within 24 hours. Depending on the | | | | 6) Don't be afraid to sound confident (talk |
| company culture, this can be done by email or | | | | about the challenges and how you will meet |
| hard copy. If the company does not allow or | | | | them; let the interviewer know that you will |
| encourage outside email, you can type or | | | | do well). |
| handwrite a thank you note. You can also use | | | | |
| this opportunity to add other nice touches - | | | | 7) Even if you do not want the job, you still |
| attach an article that addresses a topic you | | | | want an offer so follow the same protocol. At |
| discussed, or pass along information of | | | | the very least, you have made an important |
| interest that was uncovered during the | | | | new contact. |
| interview. Your follow up should indicate: | | | | |
| | | | Good Phrases to include: |
| 1) You were attentive, include details about | | | | |
| what you learned | | | | "Upon reflection..." |
| | | | |
| 2) You are excited about the company and want | | | | "I recognize the importance of..." |
| the job | | | | |
| | | | "Listening to your thoughts on...." |
| 3) You have the skills/experience to | | | | |
| contribute to their goals/outlined major | | | | Keep the letter short, less than one page is |
| projects | | | | sufficient. Add this tactic to your job |
| | | | search tool kit and you will not only be |
| 4) You were listening and understood the | | | | successful but be well thought of in the |
| importance of the interviewer's comments | | | | process. |
| | | | |
| Quick tips: | | | | Need help writing your follow up and cover |
| | | | letters? Contact one of our Consultants and |
| 1) Mention names of the people that you met | | | | ask about our Job Search Package. We can be |
| and any topics that solicited general | | | | reached at (800) 648-5158. |
| interest. | | | | |