How To Follow Up To Get That Special Job Interview
By David Green
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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