Etiquette for a Resume Follow Up Letter
Following up a resume with a letter can help keep you in a potential employer's mind. The letter indicates motivation and ambition, and it shows you are serious about wanting a job with this particular organization. Adhering to certain etiquette guidelines can enhance your attractiveness to a potential employer.
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Time Frame
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If you respond to an ad for a particular position, send a follow-up letter a week later. Otherwise, send a follow-up letter within two weeks of submitting your resume.
Letter Introduction
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The letter should be addressed to the same person as your resume. Begin the letter by mentioning the specific date you sent the resume, and thank the recipient for accepting the resume as your application for the position.
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Reiteration of Expertise
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Etiquette calls for the resume follow-up letter to be brief. State that you are still interested in the position, and briefly explain in a sentence or two why you are an excellent candidate.
Expression of Further Interest
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If you are aware that the position has been filled or you have received a letter from the company expressing regret for not interviewing you, state your continued interest in working for this organization in a future opportunity.
Conclusion
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Proper letter etiquette suggests including a closing line to say "thank you," such as, "Thank you for considering me for the position, and I look forward to hearing from you." Use a professional closing, such as "Sincerely," and sign your name above your typed name.
Email Etiquette
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Send the follow-up letter by postal mail or in the body of an email, but do not send it as an email attachment.
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