Fillable Printable Follow-Up Letter After Interview Sample

Follow-Up Letter After Interview Sample

THANK YOU AND FOLLOW-UP LETTERS

There are other letters you may use in your job or internship search to maintain contact and reiterate

interest in an organization or position. The two primary types are thank you letters and follow-up letters.

As few people send them anymore, doing so will really help you stand out from the crowd. Not doing so

may make people reluctant to help you in the future.

Thank-You Letter

After an interview, plan to send a thank you letter to each person who participated, personalizing the

letter to mention specific topics that were discussed. Reiterate your interest in the position, briefly and

concisely discuss specific aspects of the company or position that appeal to you, and thank them for the

chance to interview. Thank you letters should be sent as soon as possible after your interview, preferably

within 24-48 hours. The letter is typically emailed, although employers in some organizations still like to

receive a handwritten note.

Thank you letters should also be sent after informational interviews to show appreciation and solidify

future networking relationships. Sending periodic update emails to networking connections and

references is highly recommended to maintain and nurture those connections.

Sample Email Thank-You Letter for Interview

Subject line: Thank you–assistant account executive interview

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,

It was very enjoyable to speak with you today about the assistant account executive position at the

Smith Agency. The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills and interests. The creative approach

to account management that you described confirmed my desire to work with you.

In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness, and the

ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department.

I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward

to hearing from you regarding this position.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Follow-up Letter

Follow-up letters can be used after a networking opportunity such as a phone conversation with a

potential employer, a networking event, or other conversation with a person who is indicating an interest

and ability to assist you in your job or internship search. These letters give you the opportunity to reiterate

your interest, highlight specific related skills and experiences, and most importantly, remind your contact

about your conversation. Follow-up letters can be especially helpful when sent with your resume to

recruiters after a career fair due to the high volume of students they meet.

Follow-up letters can also be sent to an employer after you have applied for a job. If you do not receive

a response to your internship or job application within a reasonable amount of time (two weeks to one

month, depending upon the position), it may help to follow up by email. A follow-up letter should

inquire about the status of your application, offer to provide additional information on your

qualifications, and reaffirm your interest in the position and the organization.

Sample Networking Follow-up Letter

Dear Ms. Collins,

I want to thank you for taking time to speak with me on April 15

about your career in corporate finance

at ABC Corporation and sharing the knowledge of the field you’ve gained along the way. Your advice on

work experiences and specific areas of study that most benefited you in building your career has helped

direct my summer internship plans to those areas where I need further development.

I found your insights into future industry trends to be most interesting and have begun to research the

articles and publications you recommended. Also, per your suggestion, I have arranged an informational

interview with your colleague, Marty Simonson, and will be meeting him next week. Thank you again for

that connection and I will follow up with you afterwards to let you know of the outcome. I look forward

to seeing you again.

Best Regards,

Ryan Brady

Address

Phone

Sample Job Application Follow-up Letter

Subject line of email message: Programmer position – Jane Doe application

Dear Mr. Jones:

Earlier this month, I submitted a resume for the programmer position that XYZ Company posted on its

website.

I am very interested in working at XYZ Company and I believe my skills, especially my C++ experience at

ABD Company, would be an ideal match for this position.

If necessary, I would be glad to resend my resume or to provide any further information you might need

regarding my candidacy. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address