Resume Writing FAQs When Should I Send Resume Follow Up Letters

I ’m often asked how long                                             you should wait before          3. Express your continued          following up on a resume        interest in working for their      submitted in response to a            company (in case the position was  telecommuting position. You want      filled).                           them to know you are interested,                                         but there is a fine line between      4. Ask for an interview.           pestering the hiring manager and                                         showing your enthusiasm. Here are     5. Give them your phone number     some tips to guide you.               again so they have it at their                                           finger tips.                       A week is a reasonable time to                                           wait for a reply from the hiring      6. Thank them for their time and   manager. Hiring managers will         attention (because you know how    receive, on average, around 300       valuable it is).                   resumes in response to a position                                        after just 12 hours of posting it     Attach and send your resume again  online! Give it a week to calm        as a reminder. If your resume was  down and then send your follow up     buried in the pile, they will      e-mail (because e-mails are less      appreciate the follow up. You      intrusive phone calls).               will appear to be a focused and                                          motivated professional worth       Make sure to hit the following        receiving a second review. It      key points in your letter:            might even get you the interview                                         because most jobseekers overlook   1. Ask if the position has been       the power of good follow up!       filled.                                                                                                        In addition, if they decided you   2. Reiterate your interest in the     weren’t a match, this will         position.                             obligate them to let you know      that you were not selected. Then,     with them at a later date. You     you can either move on or             never know – the new hire might    continue to pursue employment         not work out for them.             About the Author: Jennifer Anthony is the owner of http://www.resumeasap.com, offering professional and affordable resume writing services. She also owns http://www.telecommute-resumes.com, a website dedicated to providing information about telecommute resume and cover letter writing techniques. Read more articles by: Jennifer Anthony This article is distributed by: www.iSnare.com