Follow Up
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| Smart job seekers enhance their chances
with effective follow up to their resumes. In today's market,
job seekers cannot afford to wait for interviews to find them.
Enticing cover letters and quality resumes are crucial, but a
proper follow up may be the key to job seeking victory.
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Prior to engaging
your potential employer, do your company homework. Knowledge
about the company as well as understanding the company's place
in the industry will help you shine during the follow up
process.
A follow up phone call or letter should
reiterate your interest in the position and showcase your
knowledge. Unless specified otherwise in the job listing, a
follow up phone call may be your best
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Enhance Your Chances With Effective Follow-up To Your
Resume |
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Here are some phone
tips:
- Introduce yourself and ask the employer
for a few free minutes.
- Check on your resume as a point of
further conversation.
- Be engaging and specific in your
discussion.
- Ask the employer for any questions they
may have. Be prepared to answer.
- Be polite and professional.
A letter is
another way to keep an employer's attention during the hiring
process. An effective letter should convey that you:
- Remain interested in the company's
opportunities;
- Have specific knowledge that would
benefit the company; and
- Are looking forward to further
dialogue.
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| So then what?
If all goes well, the next step will be your job interview. Be
smart, be yourself, and good luck!
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