Follow-up

Follow-up is extremely important when it comes to the job search. Follow-up needs to happen after several steps of the job search process, including:

• Conducting an informational interview
• Connecting with a networking contact
• Interviewing for a job
• Sending resumes and cover letters to targeted employers
• Applying for a position

A thank you letter is appropriate within a day after conducting an informational interview, connecting with a networking contact, or having a job interview. These thank you letters can be done by mail or e-mail.

Check out these ideas for possible thank you letters:

• University of Delaware
• Colorado State University
• Iowa State University

Contact employers by phone 1-2 weeks after sending resumes or submitting application materials. Use this time to find out if the employer received your materials, ask any questions you may have, and let them know again that you are interested in working for their organization.

If you are using e-mail to correspond with an employer or networking contact, make sure that you are professional and positive in your content. Here are a few more tips on e-mail etiquette from the UW-LaCrosse.