Follow-Up Letter to a Job Interview
After a job interview, it's common to feel anxious and anticipate hearing whether you've been offered the position. According to Virginia Tech, employers typically indicate a time frame after an interview. If the date by which they were to contact you has passed, it is appropriate to nudge them with a polite follow-up letter.
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Gratitude
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For you, the obvious purpose of the follow-up letter is to find out whether you've been offered the job or passed over. However, the follow-up letter should also be to show the employer appreciation for the interview and for taking the time to consider you. Writing a proper thank you note is an important part of business etiquette that is often overlooked, and showing you can construct one will create a more favorable impression of you in the employer's eyes.
Review
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While your follow-up letter should be brief, you should point out one or two of your best qualifications that you discussed in the interview. Mention that you are still very interested in the position and were impressed with the information you learned from the employer about the company.
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Style
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Virginia Tech states that follow-up letters may be typed, handwritten or emailed. Handwritten is more personal, while typed is more formal and oftentimes the most appropriate. An email follow-up letter can be sent if the employer will not have access to regular mail. In any case, you should address the letter directly to the employer, beginning with a formal salutation that greets the employer by name, such as "Dear Ms. Smith."
Additional Information
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During the interview, your potential employer might have expressed interest in seeing your transcripts, certificates or other official documents for further review. The follow-up letter can serve as a cover letter when you send these documents. Mention in your concluding paragraph that the documents the employer requested are enclosed.
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