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Follow up after an interview.
- Ask for business cards from everyone you meet during the interview.
- Save yourself the embarrassment of calling for the spelling of a name, or worse, calling because you've forgotten a person's name entirely.
- Compose an individualized thank you letter to your interviewer(s). If you interviewed with six different people at an office visit, do you need to write six different thank you letters? Do you really want the job? Then the answer is: YES! But, always remember to write your OWN letters, rather than copy samples.
Facts about thank you letters:
WHY |
- It is proper interview etiquette.
- A strong thank you letter could make the difference between the employer hiring you or another candidate.
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WHEN |
- Within 24 hours of the interview.
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WHAT TO INCLUDE |
- State appreciation for the interview.
- Reiterate why you are interested in the position and the ways in which your skills and experience match the job's requirements.
- Mention qualifications you forgot to highlight during your interview.
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LENGTH |
Be brief - not more than one page. |
FORMAT |
Should you e-mail, fax or mail you note? It depends on the industry you are interviewing with. Check with your UCS Counselor/Advisor for assistance at 847.491.3700. |
Interviewers usually tell you how long it will be before they will contact you after the interview. If they don't, ASK! This will show the employer that you are serious about wanting the position.
If the stated number of weeks passes without a call or letter from the employer, you may feel free to contact the recruiter.
- Express your continued interest in the position and ask about your status. It is not unusual for the interviewing process to take longer than expected.
- Also, if weeks go by, while other students have received rejection letters or invitations to second interviews, it could be that you are on the employer's "maybe" list. Don't be discouraged; this does not mean that you've been ruled out! In a positive, professional way, make sure that the employer knows of your continued strong interest.
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