How to Write a Follow-Up Email
Send it after two weeks.
If you haven't
heard back from the employer two weeks after sending your resume and cover
letter, consider sending an email. Don’t send it any earlier.
Send
an email, if possible.
Employers typically prefer
receiving this kind of message by email; it
allows them to keep a record of your contact, and they can respond quickly.
Use
a clear subject
line.
In the subject line,
include the title of the job you are applying for and your name. This will
allow the employer to know exactly what the email is about right away.
Be courteous.
You want to be as polite
and professional as possible in your email. Begin the email by thanking the
employer for taking the time to look at and consider your resume.
Keep it brief.
Don’t write an extremely long email.
Keep it brief so that the employer can quickly skim it and understand your
purpose.
Focus on why you are a good fit.
Briefly remind the employer
why you are a good fit for the job. If you have any new information you want to
share you might mention that here.
Ask any questions.
If you have any questions
related to the job or the application process, you can ask them at the end of
the email.
Mention a visit.
If you live far away, you
might want to mention a time when you will be visiting the area and are available to meet.
Review and Edit.
This email is another opportunity to
make a good first impression on the employer. Make sure your email is
professional and thoroughly edited.
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