STEP 8

AFTER YOU APPLIED OR WERE INTERVIEWED

If you were interviewed, it's a good idea to call and thank the interview or send a thank you note. This shows that you understand that they did not have to speak with you, but took time out of their schedule to do so, because they believed that you might have the right skills, based on your application or resume.

Thank you notes look like this and should be sent as soon as possible when you get home from your interview.

 

Date

Name of Company
Mr./Mrs./Ms. ___________
Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms:

  Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the __________position. After
speaking with you, I was greatly impressed by……(and tell what and why you'd like to work there.)
  I enjoyed meeting you and would be happy to provide any additional information
that you may need. Thank you again.

 

 

 

 

Sincerely,
Sign your name
Type your name

 

How to do a follow-up phone call…

 

1.  Hello, my name is _______________________. (Be sure to use your first and last name)

 
2. May I speak with ____________________. Use the name of the person who interviewed you or ask for the Human Resources Department.
 

3. Hello, Mr./Mrs./Ms. ___________________. My name is _______________. I applied (or was interviewed) for the ________ position on (state the date you were interviewed), and was wondering the status of my application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a nice way to see what's happening. An employer may tell you that the position is filled OR that they are still looking at applications OR that they wish to see you for an interview OR may offer you the position. BE AWARE – some employers do not wish follow up phone calls.