It is considered a good practice to write a follow-up letter after an interview. This will get the attention of those who are making the hiring decisions, and it will set the applicant apart from the rest. This gesture shows that the job seeker is considerate and that he or she has taken the time to thank the interview panel for taking the time to interview. A follow-up letter, if properly
. worded, may be what sets the applicant apart from the other applicants and what gets him or her the position.The letter should be written within two to three days after the interview and should be dated, and it should be addressed to the contact person who conducted the interview. It should begin by thanking the interviewer for taking the time to interview for the particular position that the applicant applied for. The letter should then state specific reasons why the applicant would be an asset to the company, as this is yet another means to sell oneself to the interviewer and to the company. This should be thought of as one final strategy to make a lasting good impression on the person or persons who are making the hiring decisions for the company.The ending of the letter should close by providing contact information such as an email address and phone number, and it should state the best times to reach the applicant. A final closing statement indicating a complimentary comment about the company should be included followed by the salutation and signature. Anyone can apply for and interview for a job. In these trying economic times, it is the person who goes the extra step and writes a follow-up letter who will stand out as the best person to hire for the job. If one takes this final and important step, it may mean the difference between employment and unemployment.
