Follow-Up After
Interview Letter

Do you want your application to stand out from the crowd?

Do you want to be the natural choice for the job?

Do this and you will be.

It's a fact that most people  attend a job interview and then sit back waiting for the phone to ring or a letter to arrive with good news.

It's also a fact that in most cases, nothing happens.

However, you CAN influence things in your favour very simply by writing a letter to the person who interviewed you - just to say thanks for the interview and to express your desire to progress the job application further.

Not only is it good etiquette, but it is almost certain that you will be the only person to do it, no matter how many people were being interviewed.

It creates such a strong, postive impression that even if your application is borderline, the chances are that you will be reconsidered.

Look at it as being an insurance policy. A second chance to make a great first impression.

Don't under estimate the enormous power of an interview follow-up letter. Here's an example:

Dear Mr Interviewer, I am writing to thank you for spending the time to interview me for the postion of [JOB TITLE] on [DATE]. I thoroughly enjoyed our discussions and came away from the interview understanding a lot more about the position and the company. The role appears to be exactly what I am looking for and I am sure that my previous experience and skills would prove very beneficial to you. I can confirm my strong interest in the vacancy and would be pleased to attend a further meeting should this be necessary. With this in mind, I look forward to hearing from you shortly. Yours sincerely, [YOUR NAME]

Sometimes, it's a good idea to send a follow-up letter even if it's only to withdraw your interest in a position.

This is because another vacancy might arise that is more suitable. Such a letter might read as follows;

Dear Mr Interviewer, Thank you for the time you spent during my recent interview for the position of [JOB TITLE] with [COMPANY NAME]. I enjoyed our meeting but feel that the position on offer is not quite what I was looking for at this stage and would therefore like to withdraw this particular application. I was very impressed with what you explained about the company and would be grateful if you could keep my details for consideration against future vacancies that might be more suited to my particular skills. Thank you again for the opportunity of the interview and I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Yours sincerely, [YOUR NAME]

Do these letters work? You bet they do. The fact that nobody else will have written a follow-up letter will put you streets ahead of any other applicant.

Even if you don't want the job, you can set yourself up for something better. The fact that you write in demonstates a higher calibre and could open the door to a better job!

The approach works with agencies too. Recruiters NEVER get thank you letters for interviews.

A little genuine flattery goes a long way. Your recruiter wants and needs reliable, high calibre candidates. Write a follow-up letter (not an email) thanking him or her for their time and you will be at the forefront of their minds when the right vacancy appears.

In an age where automation has taken over the recruitment industry, it makes a refreshing change for a recruiter to get a physical letter. Especially a thank you!

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