Generate 33% More Job Interviews with this Powerful Letter
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Generate 33% More Job Interviews with this Powerful Letter By
Anthony Ranieri ==========================================
The follow-up letter is a powerful tool often ignored by
applicants during job search. Written effectively, it can add
weight to your application, particularly when a short list for
second or third interviews is being determined by the recruiter.
The follow-up letter has several uses:
* A method for continued dialogue between yourself and the
recruiter. * An opportunity to restate your skills and
experience.
* Evidence that you have considered the position seriously and
wish to reaffirm your interest.
* It's a proactive document, providing a vehicle for selling
yourself further.
* The ability to offer solutions to key issues and objectives
discussed during the interview.
The structure for your follow-up letter is similar to your
covering letter with some minor variation as follows.
* Commence your letter with a thank you statement in
appreciation of the recruiter's time.
* Include references to key selection criteria discussed during
the interview in bullet-point form. This will confirm you have
paid attention to the recruiter's comments.
* Be proactive by offering solutions to key issues and
objectives discussed during the interview. * Reaffirm that you
are still interested and challenged by the position. It will
reflect your enthusiasm.
Here are some follow-up Letter Tips;
* Write your letter on the same day after the interview.
* Send your follow-up letter on the same day of the interview.
It's important that your letter gets to the recruiter as quickly
as possible. * Fax or e-mail is an ideal method of
correspondence, otherwise send it express post.
* Do not courier your letter, as it may appear exaggerated.
Normal mail is too slow.
* Write a follow-up letter after each interview stage and not
just the first.
The benefit of the follow up letter is that its not commonly
used as a technique by job applicants, and by applying this
powerful tool, you will certainly have an edge on other
applicants.
Effective letter writing for job applications is a chapter
contained in my book, "How to Find a Job in 6 Weeks".The book
also contains a sample follow-up letter that I have used and
perfected myself, proven to get results.