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Follow-up Email After Submitting Job Application

post #1 of 8
2/13/10 at 2:53pm
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I'm looking for a little help of writing a follow-up email for a job application. Should it be brief and simply ask about the status and state that I am still interested? Can anyone provide some examples?

Is a follow-up email even necessary or is it simply a nuisance for the employer?
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post #2 of 8
2/13/10 at 2:58pm
Personally I just include a cover letter with the submission and then follow up on an interview. For the application its self you're not going to have much influence if they've already written you off.
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post #3 of 8
2/13/10 at 2:59pm
Make a follow-up call not email. Don't leave a message if they don't pick up, call back later.
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post #4 of 8
2/13/10 at 4:01pm
I have been told that it can set you apart from the rest of the applicants. So I would keep it to the point, because most likely the person reading it does not have much time to dedicate to your letter.
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post #5 of 8
2/13/10 at 6:42pm
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Originally Posted by ektaylor View Post
Make a follow-up call not email. Don't leave a message if they don't pick up, call back later.

+1

Purpose is to get them to put a face/voice behind your application. Email is annoying.. even after the interview a thank-you card is more sincere.
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post #6 of 8
2/14/10 at 1:22am
if they're interested in you, they'll get in touch with you. a next day type of thank you is fine, but a two-weeks-later "am i still in contention" is almost certainly pointless.
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post #7 of 8
2/14/10 at 2:35am
A thank-you card is the way to go.
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post #8 of 8
2/14/10 at 2:37am
Call or note. NO e-mail!
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