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How To Follow Up To Get That Special Job Interview
By: © 2006 David Green
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Finding and applying for the right job is only half the battle. You may
have spent weeks perfecting the cover letter and finding just the right
resume style for your needs and wants. Once the resume and cover letter
have been sent, it is time to play the waiting game. You may sit home for
hours, days or even weeks before hearing word. Or you may never hear
back. So what is the next step in getting a job interview?
The follow up. Many jobseekers are tempted to just sit back and wait for a
call, but the best thing to do is follow up yourself. That way, you show
the recruiter that you are really interested in the position and have what
it takes to get the job done.
So how long do you wait before following up? Most recruiters agree, at
least a week. That way they have plenty of time to review your resume, and
get things in order. While it may be easy to call the next day, chances
are your resume is still sitting in their inbox waiting for review. So
give the recruiter at least a week or two before following up. Then feel
free to ask when a good time is to meet for a job interview.
When calling to ask for a job interview, keep it simply. Rehearse what you
want to say beforehand and make sure that you are free from noise and
distraction. Introduce yourself and remind the recruiter about your
resume. State the job that you are interested in, and ask when would be a
good time to set up a job interview.
If you get a recorded message, you may leave a message or simply call back
later. But only leave one or two messages- because the last thing you want
to do is irritate the job recruiter.
If you don't feel comfortable following up by phone for a job interview,
try sending them a short email. Not only will it give you the opportunity
to ask for a job interview, but you can also send along your resume again
without seeming too needy.
Here are some tips to landing that job interview in a follow up email.
- Put your full name and the title of the position you've applied for in
the subject line.
- Write a professional note that reiterates your qualifications and
interest in the job.
- Attached your resume again. (Don't make the recruiter have to dig though
old e-mails to look for it.)
- Include your full name in the file name of your resume.
- Don't forget to proofread carefully before you hit "Send"!
Last but not least, resist the urge to just resend your resume with no
follow-up call or email. This tactic could actually backfire, and end up
ruining your chances of landing a job interview. The recruiter may find
another copy of your resume on file and think that you may not even realize
that you applied for the same job twice. So just don't do it.
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