Write a letter or email to follow up after a job interview.

Writing a follow-up letter or email should include

• gathering necessary information (e.g., correctly spelled name and address of the company and the names of company representatives who spoke with you)
• determining an approach for tailoring the letter or email to the specific employer and job at hand
• drafting all required components of the letter or email (e.g., thank you, inclusion of any information the company might have asked for, a brief reminder of relevant qualifications, expression of continued interest in the job)
• presenting data in a professional standard letter format
• proofreading and editing the letter or email
• sending the letter or email in a timely fashion.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the importance of a follow-up letter or email?
• Why is it important to send the follow-up letter or email immediately after the interview?
• What should be the content of the follow-up letter or email?
• How can a follow-up letter or email benefit the applicant?