INTERVIEW RESOURCE GUIDE

Don’t lose the position due to lack of professionalism –you must follow up your interview with an e-mail, and thank you note or letter!  Be sure to have someone else proofread your correspondence or at a bare minimum write your letter, set it aside, and then go back and review it.  To avoid misspellings of names and/or companies, and to make certain you have the correct address, be sure to ask for a business card at some point during the interview.  Your Ambrion recruiter is a great resource and is willing to review your follow up letter.  Please consider the following points when creating an effective follow-up letter:

• Send the e-mail and note or letter out the same day as the interview if it is at all possible.  This will portray a sincere interest in the position.  As described above, we recommend an e-mail followed up with a letter or thank you note.  That way you get two points of contact with the interviewers.
• Keep it short and to the point.
• The body of the letter should address four main points:
  • Thank each person for his/her time
  • Express interest and enthusiasm towards the company and position
  • Highlight experiences or accomplishments that demonstrate your specific qualifications for the position
  • Ask to set up the next meeting/interview
  • See below example

 

Example:

 

Dear Mrs. Hiring Manager:

 

Thank you for your time today, I was pleased to meet with you to discuss ABC Company and the Controller position.

 

The interview left me particularly impressed with the quality of products you manufacture and the total the value that is placed on the accounting and finance department.  I have successfully implemented SAP while with XYZ Company, as well as managed a staff of up to 55 professionals. This experience; along with my internal motivation, add to my confidence that I would make a successful impact given the opportunity to manage your Accounting department.

 

I would like to reiterate my strong interest in the position and in working with you and your staff.  Please feel free to call me at the following phone number if I can provide you with any additional information:  (612) 555-1212

 

Again, thank you for the interview and for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

John Smith