After you have an interview always do a follow-up. Follow-up letters are an important step in the job-hunting process although job seekers seldom complete them. Big mistake - follow-up letters show determination, professionalism, and courtesy. There are several reasons for sending a follow-up letter:

• As a follow-up to a phone conversation or meeting
• A thank you for an interview (very important)
• When you don't receive an interview and/or the job
• To decline an employment offer

When you do a follow-up call or letter, inquire if a decision has been made or when they expect to do so.

If you have been notified that you were not successful, do a follow-up. Ask what skills/qualities you lacked. What suggestions they may offer to assist you in obtaining similar employment. If there was nothing in particular, but someone else scored higher or impressed them more, let them know that you would be interested in any other positions.

If they mention qualities that you lacked or things they disliked, be sure to take the criticism and learn from it.

Follow-Up Letter Samples:

• Follow-Up Letter Sample 01
• Follow-Up Letter Sample 02
• Follow-Up Letter Sample 03
• Follow-Up Letter Sample 04
• Follow-Up Letter Sample 05