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Expand your network by sending thank you letters
Sending a thank you or
follow-up letter within 24 hours of an interview is not a new idea, but
it is still a good idea. A key reason to send a thank you letter is to
nurture new and existing relationships. Plan to send a thank you letter
to all the people that assist in your job search. This group includes the
people that you meet during an interview; your existing contacts that
provide written recommendations, and any friend (or friends of friends)
that offer career related leads or information. Thank you is a good place to
start relationships that will greatly contribute to your ability to
secure the right job in record time! Unless you have a good reason for
sending a card or a handwritten letter to your target reader, plan to
send an e-mail that is easy to produce. Use the subject line to note
"thank you for the interview". This action demonstrates a respect for
their busy schedule and an understanding that they may want to read this
e-mail after they have read all their urgent e-mails. Start every thank you letter
by expressing your appreciation for the interest and time that people
have invested in your career. Then, when you highlight that you are
still interested in securing a new challenge, take this opportunity to
feature your most relevant skills. For End your letter using the
"opening the door" technique. Your closing paragraph for a
thank you letter related to an interview should clearly state when you
will call to schedule a meeting time. For example, "I would like to meet
with you again to discuss this position. If I do not hear from you
within the next five days, I will call you to schedule a convenient time
to meet. In the meantime, I will be happy to provide any other
information you may need to assist in your decision." When you are writing to
someone that has already provided information, your "opening the door"
approach will reflect an appreciation for the assistance provided. In
this situation, focus on advising your contact that you will provide an
update on the progress of your job search. Your update should detail how
the information they provided contributed to your success. Networking after the initial
contact is easy when you have something as important as thank you to
communicate. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your job search
network!
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