Business Etiquette
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When the Answer is “No”
October 22, 2008
Recently, I received an e-mail inquiry from someone who had applied for a job and had made it to the “short list” of interview candidates. In this particular job applicant’s case, after the interview, she received an e-mail indicating that the company had decided to offer the position to another candidate. The company did assure the applicant, however, that they would keep her résumé on file. The inquirer wanted to know when and how she should follow-up to express a continuing interest in the position.
As a business owner, who has hired an employee and learned within the first month that the fit was not the best, I recommend that job applicants who receive notification that they did not gain the position wait three or four weeks. Then, send an e-mail using some language like this:
Dear ____,
Just a quick e-mail to follow-up on our prior discussions regarding a position with your company. My interest in working with you and your company continues. Should the position for which I interviewed reopen, please do feel free to contact me right away.
All the best,
Your Name
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