Network to Work Meeting - Resource Materials - November 2017 - Follow Up - Job Interview

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Network to Work Meeting resource materials (November 2017) provide practical guidance for following up after a job interview. The pointers recommend sending a short email rather than a handwritten note, ideally within 48 hours, and continuing even if the 48-hour window is missed. It covers timing, optional second follow-ups, and how to tailor messages to the interviewer’s needs, highlight value and problem-solving fit, and maintain professionalism after setbacks. Subject lines, thank-you email structure, and proofreading are emphasized.

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FOLLOW UP - JOB INTERVIEW

Pointers - Following Up on a Job Interview

How to Follow Up by Email after an Interview

A. Subject Lines

B. "Thank You" email content

Network to Work Meeting Resource Materials – November 2017 FOLLOW UP–JOB INTERVIEW Pointers – Following Up on a Job Interview Following up on an interview is a critical part of the job search process. Three career coaches and consultants in New York offer this advice about the most effective way to do it. 1. Send an Email, not a handwritten note. Some people think a handwritten note will make them stand out from the crowd. The coaches disagree. “It will make you look like a dinosaur.” 2. Sooner is better than later. If you’re competing with another equally qualified candidate, and she beats you to the follow-upnote punch, you’ll have put yourself at a disadvantage. Do write as soon as possible. The coaches all recommend doing so within 48 hours. 3. Late is better than never. We all drop the ball sometimes. If you’ve missed the 48-hour deadline, write anyway. 4. Consider sending a second, more substantial note. It makes sense to send a quick, enthusiastic thank you right after the interview – with a promise that you’ll soon send along a more substantial note. 5. Focus on the Interviewer. In your e-mail, make it clear that you listened to the interviewer’s needs and concerns and that you’re prepared to address them. 6. Talk about how you can add value and solve problems. Write your note as if you were a consultant for the company where you want to work. 7. Even if you blew the interview, do follow up. Acknowledge any gaffes. You could say,“I felt I didn’t represent myself in the best possible light.” Atthe least, you want the hiring manager to become a networking contact. A4TD Network to Work meeting – November 2017 Resource document, pg. 1 8. If you don’t hear back, pick up the phone. Use a three-strikes policy: two e-mails followed by a phone call if you haven’t gotten any response. 9. Proofread carefully. One of the most common mistakes job-seekers make is sending a follow-up email with typos. Ask a friend to proofread your note, and/or slowly read it aloud yourself. Pay particularly close attention to the spelling of people’s names. 10. If you’re upset, give yourself time to cool off. Job seeking is an emotional process, and it’s upsetting when you don’t hear from a potential employer. But if you’re feeling angry, don’t try to write an email. Give yourself a day to calm down. Adapted from “How to Follow Up on a Job Interview” from Forbes magazine, 2017. [https://www.forbes.com/pictures/fmlm45eegf/how-to-follow-up-after-a-job-interview/\#7c06e1e546c1](https://www.forbes.com/pictures/fmlm45eegf/how-to-follow-up-after-a-job-interview/#7c06e1e546c1) How to Follow Up by Email after an Interview In general, there are three kinds of follow-up emails you can send after an interview. In the best case, you only need to send one email —a note that thanks your interviewers for their time and expresses your enthusiasm for the job. This note should be sent within 24 hours. Its message should be straight forward and clear, and don’t be shy. Tell them you’re excited to hear back and wanted to check if there’s an update or decision yet. Sometimes, weeks can pass after an interview without a response from a potential employer. If this happens, you can send a second follow-up email to check in. Finally, if you feel comfortable doing this, you can also send an email asking to stay in touch with the hiring manager. If you didn’t get the job, this is a great way to expand your network and learn how to improve your chances the next time. A . Subject Lines: The follow up email subject line is very important. It decides whether your email gets opened and how fast. Ideally you should follow up with whoever told you they would “be in touch”. Conversely, you may follow up with whoever you’d been talking to for scheduling of the interview, etc. The best subject line, and the one that will get opened fastest, is one which is a simple reply to the latest email exchange you had with the

FAQs

Why should a job interview follow-up be sent by email rather than a handwritten note?

The resource advises sending an email, explaining that handwritten notes are perceived as outdated and can make applicants stand out negatively.

When is the best time to follow up after an interview?

Send the follow-up as soon as possible, with all coaches recommending within 48 hours. If that deadline is missed, still send the email.

What should a follow-up email focus on?

The email should show that the applicant listened to the interviewer’s needs and concerns and is prepared to address them, while explaining how the candidate can add value and solve problems.

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