This is probably one of the most common questions I get: How and when do you follow up after an interview?
I’ve answered more times than I’d like, and I’m never answering it again.
You can find past writings on it here:
following up after an interview
when to follow up after an interview
calling to follow up after applying for a job
how to follow up after an interview
I intend to never write another word again on it. People will have to use the search feature.
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I understand why you'd be fed up always having to answer the same question, but the way you word it in your post "never answering it again" and "people will have to use the search feature" makes you come across as overly rigid and closed minded and someone who doesn't want to spend the time on others' questions. I know that's not your intention, just saying there's more polite ways to get your idea across.
But I don't feel like being polite. Have you read my blog before? I'm not that nice.
All right, so I subscribe to your blog because A) I think it's informative, and B) It can be funny. So, when my partner finished an interview this morning, I said I would send an article about thank-you letters and following up after an interview. I was sure I could find what I needed on your blog.
The thing is: I can't. Using the search feature, which I believe is new and better, I found your article on US News looking at "how to follow up well." I guess I was hoping there would be information about acceptable/impressive/winning thank-you letter content. But I can't find anything about what to put in a thank-you letter that goes above or beyond just saying thank you. I guess I know the standards: thanking the interviewer for their time, reiterating interest in the position, clarifying the timeline; but is there anything more? Is there anything extra you've read in a thank-you letter that impressed you and maybe tipped the scales in an interviewee's favor or made you want to give them a second interview?
I know you said you're done talking about this subject, but it couldn't hurt to ask, right?
She said she was done and we need to leave it at that. Let’s be thankful someone is willing to offer us free and useful information. She has a great search feature using Lijit, so use it to find information.
When I need something from this site, I just read through all of the archives. Sure it’s hundreds of articles to get through, but I always find what I need.
You’re admittedly not nice and you’re rude to the people who visit your site and bring ad dollars into your bank account. I see.
Why should anyone give a shit about your blog?
Wow. Feel free not to.
Their loss! I seem to be recommending your blog on a daily basis these days. And I’ve found the site search to be very effective to find older articles. Thanks Alison!
Good for you! I tend to get short with people who continue to ask the same question over and over when there is plenty of information posted. Please people use the search engine.
I’m new to this site but I’d look for answers in past posts before appearing lazy and stupid by asking the same question.
By the way, love this site.