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On the road to landing a job, the first step is to submit one’s application and resume. The second step is to participate in a professional interview. But the third step is just as important as the first two and some people are not aware of it. After a job interview, it is crucial to instigate some sort of follow-up with the person who conducted the interview.

After completing the interview, the candidate and potential employer will usually shake hands and thank one another for their time. At this point, the interviewer may specifically ask the candidate to give him or her a follow-up phone call or e-mail in a certain amount of time. If one week is the requested, then the candidate should mark the event on the calendar and make sure he or she makes contact at the appropriate time. During the follow-up phone call or e-mail, the candidate should make sure to remind the potential employer of the date the interview took place and for what position. This is also a good time to reiterate excitement about potentially landing the job. Doing so shows the interviewer three things: the candidate is capable of doing assignments on time, the candidate uses good etiquette and the candidate cares enough about getting the job to make the follow-up.

If the interviewer does not request a follow-up, the appropriate thing to do is to write a thank-you letter. If the company did not provide an e-mail, old-fashioned stationary is appropriate. Candidates should make sure the stationary is mature and professional-looking. They should first thank the interviewer for taking the time to do the interview, remind him or her of the date the interview took place and for what position and also mention a strong desire to work for the company. Thank-you letters should be received by the interviewer between 24 and 48 hours after the interview.

By taking the time to do a follow-up, candidates are moving themselves higher on the list of people seriously considered for the position. Every little thing counts in the application process, and following up in a timely manner heightens the odds of success.

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