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f you are still in the job       of getting the job?               
search process, it is                                             
extremely important to          Even though the first applicant   
follow up on all contacts. It is      is more qualified, since he did   
not good to just sit and wait for     not follow up or even send a      
results to come pouring in when       thank you note to the             
you think that you've already         interviewer, in the end, he does  
done your part because your           not get the job.                  
contact information has been                                            
distributed.                          If you are still waiting for that 
                                      job offer and you do not follow   
Consider two men applying for a       up on your contacts, your chances 
prime position at a company.          of getting hired become slimmer.  
After the interview, the first        In business, following up on all  
applicant just sits around            of your contacts is a sure-fire   
waiting to hear from his              way to spread the word about you, 
prospective employer.                 your business sense and expanding 
                                      your horizons.                    
On the other hand, the second                                           
applicant distributes his contact     If you are still looking for a    
information to some people that       job, here are some tips on how to 
he met in the company.                follow up on your contacts:       
Furthermore, applicant number two                                       
does a follow-up on the results       * Send a thank you note right     
of the job interview a few days       after the interview, ideally      
later. The first applicant has        after a couple of days. This is a 
not been heard from, because he       way of getting the prospective    
just relies on the basic "We'll       employer to hear from you again.  
call you" routine. Who do you         Should you not get hired for the  
think will have a greater chance      current position that they offer, 



someone from that company will        particular position, you may ask  
likely keep your information on       the people from that company for  
file for future consideration.        referrals to other companies or   
                                      at least keep you in mind for     
* Make sure that you leave your       future hiring.                    
mobile and landline number,                                             
e-mail address and home address       If you are currently in business, 
so that prospective employers         whether you are just starting out 
will have no excuse of not            or in the midst of expanding, you 
getting in touch with you.            also need to make sure to follow  
                                      up on all important contacts. For 
* Be accurate in getting the          example, you go to a corporate    
contact information of                event and you have distributed a  
perspective employers. In return,     lot of business cards. Do not     
when you place their information      stop there. These people might    
on any letter that you send out       eventually bring big business to  
(i.e. resumes, thank you notes)       your company so it is important   
avoid typographical errors and        to build up a strong business     
make sure that you have their         relationship with them.           
names correct, to see to it that                                        
everything is in order.               Here are some tips on following   
                                      up on your contacts if you are    
* Some companies do take a look       already in business:              
at your character references so                                         
alert the people on your list         * Send thank you notes to current 
that they might receive a call        and future customers. This rule   
from your prospective employers.      does not just apply to people     
                                      applying for a job. This is much  
* Always be on the positive side.     more helpful for those who are    
Should you not get hired for a        already in business, as a simple  



thank you note would remind           lead you to earning their trust,  
customers of which company they       which in turn leaves the customer 
are dealing with and your brand       feeling secure that you are       
name will be imprinted on their       handling efficiently whatever     
minds. This practice should send      business it is that they throw    
more business your way.               your way.                         
                                                                        
* Send follow up messages. If you     * Make sure that you follow up    
are in sales, it is good to           swiftly and promptly. The rule of 
follow up on existing buyers who      thumb is to reply fast, fast,     
are most likely to purchase your      fast. Whether it is a solution to 
products again.                       a problem or sending out an order 
                                      or replying to a letter,          
You might also want to                responding quickly to a customer  
personalize any correspondence        is the easiest way for them to    
that you send out as this leaves      think of you and your company in  
the customers feeling as if they      a positive way.                   
know you personally. This should      








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