Thursday, March 22, 2007

Monster says followup

Send a follow up within 3-5 business days by phone, or by email. Try saying something like, "Hi, my name is ______ and I submitted my resume for your ______ opening. I'm extremely interested in this opportunity, and I just wanted to touch base with you on how I can benefit your operation..." Keep your message should be brief.

Here's an example:
Dear Name (or "Hiring Manager" if name is unknown): I recently applied for your ______ opening, and I just wanted to follow up to make sure my resume was received. My strong background in ______, ______ and ______ appears to be an excellent match to the qualifications you are seeking, and I am very interested in your opportunity. I realize you may not yet be at the interview stage, but I am more than happy to answer any preliminary questions you may have, and I can be reached at ______. Thank you for your time and kind consideration. Sincerely, Blah, blah, blah.