Interview followup includes thank you letter and more
Interview followup starts even before the end of the interview and not with the thank you letter. This is necessary so that you are well prepared to make your follow up moves. You can start the process during the end of the interview when you are given the chance to ask any questions. Some of the questions you can ask are
- By when will you make a decision of hiring?
- How many more candidates do you expect to interview?
- Do you need any additional information to get a complete picture of my suitability?
You also end the interview confidently not only thanking him but also explain why you are the right person for this job.
Review the interview as part of interview followup
It is best to review the interview within 24 hours. Ask yourself: Where did you succeed? Where did you fail? What will you do differently next time? Seek feedback from members of your network. These could include headhunters, career consultant, your contact within the company etc.
Thank you letter
The follow-up letter as part of interview follow up should be more than a mere thank you letter. It should encourage the employer to call you for more interviews. Some of the sections in the follow-up letter should be as follows
Thanking the interviewer for the opportunity to interview. You should also appreciate any extra effort taken by the employer, such as introducing you to others, taking you through a tour of the plant etc.
- A brief note about your strengths, with the focus on those areas relevant for the position.
- Address any concerns expressed by the interviewer regarding your qualifications or experience in a straightforward and honest manner.
- A statement of your interest in the job and the organization
- Remind the interviewer about the next steps that you had agreed upon, such as a call next week.
The interview follow up letter should not exceed one page.
Sample thank you letter
Nancy E Spencer
Purolator Courier Corporation
300 West Hollywood
Los Angeles
California
Dear Ms Spencer,
I enjoyed meeting with you yesterday and am grateful for the opportunity to discuss how I could improve your operations as Regional Warehouse Manager. I was impressed with the professionalism shown by everyone I met and am excited about the possibility of joining your team.
I have now a clear idea of the role and am confident about doing my best. As I had mentioned, I faced similar challenges at Growel Tyre company where I completely overhauled the distribution system resulting in 45% reduction in inventory discrepancies and 15% increase in employee productivity.
I look forward to meeting you again and will follow up with Sr. Manager of Human Resources, Ms Lydia Bennett regarding next steps. Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
Lisa M.Grant
After you have sent the followup letter, you should plan your next strategy in interview follow up. Use your common sense and imagination to schedule follow up calls.
Article by, Suresh Nair and courtesy of Resume Writing Quick Guide - Quick way to a professional resume
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