Writing Cover Letters

for resumes

The Top Tips and Techniques of Professional Writers

The Follow-up

Tip 1: Follow up your application.

Follow up your application by calling the employer if you have not had a reply in a reasonable time. Tell them you are keen to know the outcome of your application and that you'd like an interview. This shows interest and confidence. Keep at it, your persistence will pay off.

Tip 2: Write thank-you letters after an interview.

A well-worded, pleasant thank-you letter is essential after an interview. It should show your continued interest, expand on your key qualifications and show your enthusiasm for joining the organization. If you're down to the last two candidates for the job, writing the thank-you letter may be the difference between rejection and success.

Professionally Written Cover Letter

John Noakes
1221 Stave Avenue
Washington DC 22090
(202) 445 4545

Sales Executive advertised in
Computer Monthly

June 22 , 2000

Dear Mr Johns

Thank you for the interesting 45-minute interview last week to discuss how I could help as your new Sales Executive increased Datacom's photocopier market share.

You have gathered a young and talented team of professional sales staff. To get the best out of the team, you'll need a seasoned professional with the confidence and leadership to bring in more business. I'm sure my ideas and experience could guarantee your company greater turnover and profits. It's an exciting prospect for everyone.

Thank you, once again, for the interview.

Yours sincerely

John Noakes