Tips for Following Up After the

Job Interview

The 3-Paragraph Rule

Briefly thank them for their time and reiterate your

interest in the position.

Discuss a couple of your strengths and how the

company would benefit if you were hired. Consider

using bullet points to break up your text.

Include any points of clarifications you might have.

Include answers to questions that you weren’t able to

answer during the interview, or add new info about

yourself that was left out of the interview. But,

remember, keep it brief.

Splurge on the Good “Thank You”

Paper Sending a hand-written thank you note via snail mail

adds a charming touch, and further showcases your

gratitude for their time.

Double Check Their Names

Candidates should “double check the spelling of the

interviewer’s name, his or her title, and the address of

the company,”

Avoid Follow-up Faux Pas

After you have written your notes, double check to

ensure that you have avoided these common mistakes:

Repetition Negativity Cheesy emoticons and

exclamation points Informal language Grammar/spelling

errors.

Don’t Call Them, They’ll Call

You Usually, toward the end of an interview, hiring managers

will indicate a general time for when they will contact

you.

If this was not addressed, be sure to ask them to give

you an idea in your initial follow-up e-mail.

Only call the employer if that date has passed.