While you think the job interview may not have been ideal, at the end of the day you really don’t know what the hiring manager or interview team thought of you. Yes, there are signs and body language, and did the interview end early, was it awkward, etc. Or you may think you aced the interview for the job. In any case, you should always send a thank you letter following the interview.

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2. You’ve just completed a job interview,
and you think it went well (or maybe
not). Congratulations!. But it isn’t over
yet – should you send an interview
follow up letter afterwards? The short
answer is yes – always.
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3. While you think the job interview
may not have been ideal, at the end
of the day you really don’t know what
the hiring manager or interview team
thought of you. In any case, you
should always send a thank you
letter following the interview.
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5. Now that you know you should send a
follow up, do you ask for business cards
after interviewing with each person?
I would strongly recommend against it.
It is obvious to anyone who has
experience interviewing candidates
what you are doing, and will look very
contrived and premeditated.
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Instead, make sure you write down the
names of everyone you interview with
in your notebook (you did bring a
notebook to take notes right?), or
better yet ask up front when you’re
being scheduled to get a copy of the
schedule and everyone you will be
talking to.

6.  Go on LinkedIn and search for each
name along with the company name to
find their title.
 You should already have an email from
your human resources contact – this is
invaluable, as it shows you the format
of their company email.
 Compose a draft email thanking the
individual for the interview, and keep
it short – 2 paragraphs maximum.
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7.  You will then personalize this interview
follow up note by mentioning a couple
of items that you remember specific to
speaking to that person.
 Once you do that, you email each
person individually (never do a bulk
email) with their slightly personalized
thank you letter, using the email
format you gleaned from the HR email.
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8. First – never send a follow up letter after an interview by postal mail.
Nobody will read it, and honestly by the time people get it the decision
will have been long over. So your ability to influence with your letter is
gone. Always send post interview letters by email.
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9.  First, address the interview follow up letter to the individual with their title highlighted
near the top.
 Open the communication with “Dear Mr.” or “Dear Ms.” Depending on gender of course.
 The first paragraph should thank them for taking the time to speak with you, highlight
your excitement about the position and the company, and re-iterate your ability to make a
significant contribution in this role.
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10.  The second paragraph should mention a couple of specific items you talked to that person
about during the interview.
 The last paragraph should express your appreciation for being considered for this role,
and that you are looking forward to next steps, and for her/him to contact you directly if
they have any follow up questions they didn’t get to during the interview regarding your
qualifications or background.
 End the note with your full name, and contact information under your name.
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