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Interview Follow Up

Always Follow Up!

The interview is finished, you've done all you can, and now you just have to nervously wait for the phone to ring. If this is what you are thinking - you are dead wrong.

Instead of passively waiting for a response, actively take steps to increase your chance of securing a job offer. This is your chance to thank the interviewer for their time, and show that you have good manners. A thank-you letter will also remind the interviewer who you are - the more times your name is brought into the picture, the better your chances of landing that perfect job. Don't underestimate the value of a follow-up or thank-you letter. Many job seekers fail to add this touch to their job search; don't be one of them.

There are many things you can include in your thank-you letter. For example, everyone comes out of an interview thinking they should have phrased something differently. Maybe you forgot to mention something that would add value to your presentation. Maybe you forgot to mention that you are the membership director for the Chamber of Commerce - this could be important for the interviewer to know. A follow-up note is a great chance to polish the responses that lacked power in the interview.

A thank-you letter should be sent the same day, or the next day at the latest. This will keep you in the interview's mind. Make sure your letter arrives during the decision stage, rather than afterwards.

This job search step reassures the interviewer that you are still interested in the position. Job seekers who are persistent get results.

Give us a call if you need help writing a powerful, concise letter that will grab the attention of the interviewer. Match the letterhead to that of your resume and cover letter, preferably on the same paper, to make a wonderful professional presentation.