Fillable Printable Follow-Up Letter Format

Follow-Up Letter Format

JOB SEARCH: Interviewing a Professional:

FOLLOW-UP LETTER

 Draft a Follow-Up Letter to the professional you interviewed in your field.

 Letter format:

o addresses

o address it to your Interviewee (not to me)

o be brief – no more than a single page

o choose an appropriate letter format:

 block, modified block, simplified

o write in the active voice

o Abstract:

 include a Purpose Statement

 express your appreciation

 reference the interview (date, time)

o Body:

 mention your purpose for the interview

 more than just a school assignment

 highlight the questions & answers

 anticipate & address any questions or concerns the interviewee may have

had or mentioned during the interview process

o Conclusion:

 reiterate your appreciation

 discuss the benefits of the interview – for you

 provide a hopeful closing

 your eagerness to continue a business relationship with this person

 perhaps your interest in that company

 you look forward to…

 what will happen next

o Closing remark:

 thank them again

 sincerely, appreciatively, respectfully

 SIGN IT!!

 Proofread!!

 If s/he had any concerns, address them here –

o acknowledge their insight, observations, advice, and opinions

o admit what you need to work on

o discuss what you will fix

o describe how specifically you will fix these issues

 You will submit a copy to me.

 After I grade it and you revise it, I want you to send it to your interviewee.