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Follow-up after a face-to-face meeting
PROFESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
Follow-Up Correspondence
A key component to every effective job search is follow-up.
This could take place after an interview, informational interview, introduction or referral, or subsequent outreach after your initial contact with someone. Follow-up can occur via email or phone, although email has quickly become the preferred method of communication for most professionals.
The purpose of sending a follow-up email is to get the person to take action or for you to respond to a request made
by a potential employer. This is also an important part of demonstrating your commitment to them and to their company.
Follow-up after an over-the-phone informational interview
ADDITIONAL TIP
• When sending a follow-up email, be sure to include/attach a copy of your original email for reference.
• If you are responding to a request made by an employer, make sure you reference the request in your email and include all of the information requested.
• A follow-up phone call may be useful if the person does not respond to your initial email, as well as one additional follow-up email.
Dear Ms. Blakely:
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me concerning your organization and role at Lipkar and Seleskie, Inc. I was excited to hear about some of the recent initiatives that you and your team are working on, and I was also excited to hear about possible internship opportunities at your firm this summer. As you requested, I have enclosed my resume for your reference.
Although you may not have an immediate need for a Business Analyst, I would love to be kept in mind should your hiring needs change in the future. As I mentioned over the phone, I have had a number of experiences while attending the Carlson School that I feel will be an asset
to your organization, and have also completed several informational interviews with employees at your firm in the past year.
I will follow up with you in a few weeks to let you know how my internship search has progressed, and follow up on the few next steps you recommended. I appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to connecting again at a later date.
Sincerely,
Ray Smith
Candidate for Master of Science in Business Analytics, Class of 2020
Carlson School of Management
Dear Ms. Bartron:
The position we discussed on Friday sounds not only challenging, but also exciting. After reviewing your comments about the job requirements, I am convinced that I can make an immediate contribution toward the growth and profitability of ABC Corporation.
Since you are going to reach a decision quickly, I would like to mention the following points, which qualify me for the job we discussed:
1. Proven ability to generate fresh ideas and creative solutions to difficult problems.
2. Experience in the area of program planning and development.
3. Ability to successfully manage many projects at the same time.
4. Skill for working effectively with people at all levels of management.
5. Experience in administration, general management, and presentations.
Thank you for your time and courtesy. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Nancy Paulson
Candidate for Master of Science in Finance, Class of 2020
Carlson School of Management
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