Why?

• Keeps your name in front of employer
• Reinforce your qualifications
• Shows interest & enthusiasm
• It is an example of your communication skills
• Makes you stand out above competition
• Small effort for a large reward

Instructions for an effective follow-up letter

• Ask for business cards from everyone you meet with
• Be sure you have correct spelling of name & title for everyone you met with (will be easy if you have their business card)
• Send ASAP (same day)
• Send one to each person you interviewed with. Try to customize letter
• Be professional. Don’t mention other opportunities or say you have multiple opportunities.
• Grammar – have someone else proofread it.v
• Don’t mention salary or benefits!

Include in letter:

• Thank the interviewer for his/her time
• Express confidence in doing the job
• 3 reasons why you can do the job
• Express interest in pursuing the opportunity and that you look forward to hearing from him/her soon.

     CLICK HERE to see a sample follow-up letter (pdf file).