Is this a good Follow-up Letter from an interview?

Question

Please, read the follow-up letter below and express your opinions. If you see any grammar/spelling mistakes or if you simply don't like my letter, then please don't be afraid to tell me how it is. Thank You!

Dear [Person I interviewed with/HR],

I would like to thank you for the opportunity you gave me to interview for the Application Processor position with [Name] and the Case Manager position with [Name]. I have learned alot of new things about [Company Name].

Through my experience and training I've gained many skills, as well as an understanding of office administration, data entry, and dealing with the general public. I have worked five years in various positions from Front Desk Receptionist to Office Administrator. I think my training and experience would compliment either position you have offered to me.

Again, thank you for your hospitality during my visits and for all your efforts to arrange my visits. I look forward to hear from you.

Sincerely,


Jessica

Answer 1

I think this sounds very professional. You are reminding them of the position that you have interviewed for as well as letting them know that you have a genuine interest in the company by gathering information about them. By restating you experience and training, this is a good way to clue them into reviewing your application again without sounding pushy about wanting the job. Thanking them for accomodaiting you also should tip them off that you are not only interested in the position(s) being offered, but that you appreciate the fact that they have taken the tinme to be interested in you and what you can offer their company in the long run. The only possible change that I would make is the line about learing about the company. I think it should read as follows : I was able to learn many new things about (company name) during my interview. Or you could also write it as: I have learned many new things about (company name). Good luck with it. I hope you can land the position that you applied for. It sounds like you have the qualifications and experience that are required.

Answer 2

Taking your basic ideas, here's my suggestion. Because they've just interviewed you, I don't think you need to go over what your skills and experience are - just a thank you and a reminder that you're there waiting to hear.

Dear (Interviewer)

Re: Application processor and Case Manager roles

I would like to thank you for the opportunity afforded me in interviewing for the above positions last week (or whenever it was) The process was very informative and I left having learnt a great deal about the the company.

Having now a more indepth knowledge of the company and these particular roles, I do believe that my skills and experience are relevant and that I could make an enthusiastic and valuable contribution to (Company name) (Perhaps here you could mention something that you particularly liked about the company or job - otherwise just this and keep it simple)

I'd like to thank you for your hospitality during my visit and hope to hear from you again soon.

Yours sincerely

Answer 3

Always follow up! A handwriten thank you at the least. If you are sending a letter and you still want the job, point out how your skills would benefit the job and company. Also let them know you want to come back and learn more about them, their department and the company. Remember getting a job is a 2-way street - it needs to fit you and the company, like a marriage.

Even if you don't think it's a good fit, send a card. You'd be surprise how many people will remember you in another life.

Answer 4

Have they offered you a position? If so, you don't really need to write this letter. Just tell them whether you want the job or not.

If they haven't offered you a position, then this kind of letter is a formality. They probably won't read it past the first sentance. They certainly aren't going to look at it and learn anything new about you. And if they haven't offered you a job, definitely take out the sentance where you say: "...would compliment either position you have offered to me."

If you want to let them know you really want to work there, say something like: "I'm very excited about the prospect of working at XXX".

I'd drop the the paragraph that starts: "Through my experience...". It just seems superfluous at this point.

Also, "Alot" is a town and a nagar panchayat in Ratlam district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. "A lot" is a very large number ; )

Good luck.