How to Follow Up After a Job Interview

How to Follow Up After a Job InterviewIf you think a job interview truly ends with the firm handshake and well be in touch at the end, think again. You still have one mora crucial step the thank you note to everyone who interviewed you. Not only is it a nice touch, it canbe seen as an essential one to the hiring manager you just left. They may be secretly testing your follow-up skills. And even if theyre not, its better to send a note right away (the same day) so you dont have to think about it again. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Here is a sample thank you note you can use to craft your own.SEE ALSO4 Google Searches to Boost Interview Successparte 1 The OpenerThis part is crucial because you dont want to be too formal or too casual. Dear Sir or Madam is too formal and can feel off-putting and generic to someone you just met and (ideally) clicked with. Dear partie or Hello person work well as your opening greeting.Part 2 The Thank YouK eep it simple. Theres no need to go into lines of flowery prose about how your one-hour interview changed your life and how you will never, ever forget the interviewer as long as you live. The basic declarative statement works here as your first point Thank you for taking the time to interview me today.Part 3 The CallbackAfter the initial thank you, its good to offer some specific points from the interview itself, so your note doesnt feel like a generic template where you just plugged in a new name at the top. I especially enjoyed talking about the companys perspective on clowns. I look forward to hearing more about the clown outreach program.Part 4 The Self PlugFind a way to re-emphasize how you would be a good fit for the role. As we discussed, due to my extensive experience with rodeos, Im excited about the prospect of finding new and more effective ways to manage the clown performances.Part 5 The FutureHeres where you show the interviewer that youre looking ahead to the next par t, but also that youre willing to keep a dialogue open. Definitely include that youre looking forward to hearing from them, but also offer any additional information they may need. If theres any other information I can provide to help you make your decision, please dont hesitate to let me know. I can be reached by email (firstname.lastnamerespectablemailclient.com) anytime.Part 6 The CloserAfter that, youre on to the easiest part the closing greeting. Dont go flowery or personal. No Forever yours, or With greatest thanks. Just a straightforward, friendly Best wishes, or Thanks again will do. And even if you found yourself in a joking kind of banter with the interviewer, resist the urge to go overly casual. You may have hit it off, but theyre not your friends (yet)theyre the people evaluating your professional skills and behavior.Breezy and professional are the way to go in the thank you note. Its not the time to rehash the entire interview or go over 43 bullet points you didnt manag e to cover in person. And the most important factor of all speed. Standard archaic dating rules dont apply here you dont wait for the other person to call first, and you dont wait three days for a reply. Write an email the same dayor even right after you leave the appointment. Again, your promptness will likely be noted, and it means you wont have this lingering on your to-do list.If the interview was very formal or you got a formal vibe from the interviewer, consider following up with a brief thank-you card via snail mail, as well. Manners are always a welcome part of a professional package, and your awesome communication/follow-up skills could make all the difference.