Follow-up or thank you letters play a central role in your job search. Sent the application letter and the resume but still no response…??? Use a follow up letter to let the employer know that you are still interested in the job. When we are searching for a job these types of follow up letters help us in keeping our files with the employers active. Follow up letters also give one a chance to update their original job application with their current relevant information.

      Many executives and hiring managers are busy. They may have failed to select and notify candidates within one or even two months of posting an employment ad. Don't let this deter you. If you applied for a job, follow up. Make them tell you they rejected you. Never assume they did.

      Even if you have been acknowledged that your letter will be kept in a file you should still not hesitate to a write a follow up letter. These letters a basically there to show and make the employer have the feeling that you still are very much interested in the job because unless you don’t do it, there is no telling if the employer knows that you are still interested.

      Sending letters like these demonstrated that you are sincerely interested to be a part of the organization and that you are persistent enough in perusing your goals and that you keep on enhancing your skills in order to make yourself a better employee. To top it all, it might just get you to the interview!

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