How to Follow up After an Interview
Once you've completed a job interview, you may breathe a sigh of relief. But your obligations as a potential new hire haven't ended. You should always follow up after an interview to maintain contact with the company and to leave a positive impression. Following up after an interview gives you another opportunity to stand out from other interviewees and is proper business etiquette. At the minimum, send a thank-you letter after an interview.
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Compose your thank-you letter within 24 hours to 48 hours of your interview. You may send your note as a handwritten or typed note, or by email. Email is acceptable if your previous written communications with the interviewer have been via email, or if the interviewer has expressed a preference for email.
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Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to speak with her. Restate your interest in the job and highlight one or two reasons why you think you are a good fit for the position. Close by expressing your hope to hear from the interviewer soon.
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Send a follow-up inquiry if you haven't heard anything from the interviewer and at least a week has passed since the time when she told you she would be making a decision about the job.
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Remind the interviewer of the date of your interview and your qualifications for the position. Request an update on the position and restate your interest in the job. Even if you are frustrated at the delay, keep your letter polite and positive.
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Tips & Warnings
Your follow-up letter is a good opportunity to mention information you forgot to convey during the interview.
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