Samples for job seekers -follow up

January 1, 2004
Carol Fulton

24433 Seventh Terrace

Suite 464

Pinehurst, NC 28374

Dear Ms. Fulton:

I appreciated meeting with you on _______________ (date) and learning more
about _______________ (company). The more I learn about your firm, the more
I believe I am the person for the job.

As I thought about your s tight deadline requirements as described to
me, I realized that my experience in _______________ has given me the ability
to meet such schedules. As a/an _______________, I know the value of working
with someone who cannot only meet immediate needs, but be able to work within
a budget and a time frame.

Perhaps we should meet again to further discuss the contributions that I could
make to your firm if employed as a/an _______________ of your team. Should
you agree, I can be reached during office hours at _______________ or at
_______________ in the evening.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Ms. Kridler:
I certainly enjoyed my visit to _______________ (company) on
_______________ (date). I came away from our meeting with a clear vision of
your company goals and am very enthusiastic about the position you are seeking
to fill.


After talking with you, I realized that I have the initiative, intelligence, and
common sense that characterize success in this field. I also recognized that my
education and internship experiences have given me a strong foundation from
which to build a significant career. Most importantly, I am enthusiastic, inspired,
and encouraged by what you have shared with me that you have been able to
accomplish in the industry. I look forward to the contribution I may be able to
make at your organization.


It was a pleasure meeting with you. As you requested, I will call your office on
_______________ to arrange a follow-up interview.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling






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Dear Mr. Corcoran:


Interviewing for a position with _______________ (company) has been very
informative. The best part is getting to know so many creative and bright people.
I look forward to furthering this relationship.

As you may remember from our discussion, my reputation as a creative,
innovative contributor is well supported by _______________. I have extensive
experience in many of the areas that match what I believe your company is
seeking.

I will call you next week after you have had an opportunity to review the
remaining candidates. I am confident that my abilities and qualifications will stand
out from the rest.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling






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Dear Mr. Albright:

I came away from our interview on _______________ (date) with a very
favorable impression of _______________ (company). Clearly, the leadership
begins at the top and carries throughout the entire organization. I welcome the
opportunity to work with such a team.

If more time had been available, I would have liked to explain in greater detail my
accomplishments at _______________ (company). My responsibilities included
training and motivating employees, providing customer service and satisfaction,
increasing merchandise sales through sales volume and profitability, shrinkage
control and scheduling as well as preparing reports on daily sales and receipts. I
was also recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.

The time and consideration you have given me are very much appreciated. I will
call you again next week to determine if you have reached a decision.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling






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Dear Mr. Robey:

I appreciated meeting with you on _______________ (date) and learning more
about _______________ (company). The more I learn about your firm, the more
I believe I am the person for the job.

As you get closer to the decision of whom to hire for this position, I would like to
restate that skill and adaptability are the first two words that come to mind when
asked to describe my qualifications. "Can Do" and "Will Do" are the watchwords
that describe my attitude. My progressive background was detailed on my
resume. Whatever your expectation, I know that I can exceed it!

I will contact you in a few days to review my qualifications and your requirements
for the position. Thank you for your consideration and time.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Robinson:

I enjoyed our opportunity to discuss _______________ s) plans for the
future. Clearly, your company is made up of committed team members who take
their work seriously and enjoy working together. I would like to contribute to such
a team.

As we reviewed this morning, as a new start-up company, _______________ is
already highly respected in the industry. With my previous experience and
reputation in this field, I know I would be an asset to your firm. I have a capability
for streamlining operations, finding more productive methods to achieve top
performance, eliminating waste, and reducing unnecessary expenses.

I will call you next week after you have had an opportunity to review the
remaining candidates. I am confident that my abilities and qualifications will stand
out from the rest.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling


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Dear Mr. Smith:

I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday over the
telephone regarding the ___________ position at _______________ (company).
I value your frankness, helpfulness, and direction. I finished our conversation
feeling very positive about the possibility of working for your company.

In order to restate what I can bring to your company, I am known to: bring a
positive mental attitude, experience, education, and a goal-oriented mentality;
work well with others; have an insatiable appetite to gain and apply new
knowledge; have gained valuable business sense through everyday experience.
Once again, thank you for your time and help. I will set up another appointment
next week as we discussed, and follow-up on the possibilities you mentioned.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Mr. Boyd:

I have recently updated my resume and ask that you consider me once again for
a position within your firm. I believe the new skills and experience reflected on
my resume will exceed your expections.

If I could take a moment more of your time to present my qualifications, I would
remind you that I am a versatile, broadly experienced _______________
professional with a solid record of achievement in _______________ for leading
firms in the highly competitive _______________ industry. I have over
_______________ years of experience and thrive within a high-pressure
environment. I have a consistent history of managing undertakings and details to
get results.

I will call again on _______________ to answer any questions you might have.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Add:Sun City West, FL 34731-3523

Dear Mr. Costello:

_______________ was one of the most memorable days of my professional
career. Meeting with you and _______________ gave me tremendous insight
into the field and profession for which _______________ (company) has earned
such an outstanding reputation.

Since you are going to reach a decision quickly, I would like to mention the
following points which make me uniquely qualified for the position we discussed:
I am an upstanding, motivated and organized individual, and have proven myself
in previous work experiences. At _______________ (company), I was frequently
assigned many challenging tasks, well beyond the range of my normal duties. I
am confident that I could be a vital asset to your company.

I believe that I have the exact background that you are seeking. I will call again
next week to check on the progress of your search.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Cash:

My interest in working for _______________ (company) and the
_______________ (team) has increased tremendously since my interview with
_______________ last week. You are obviously looking for a dedicated
professional who can make a difference on the team. I am looking for a team that
pushes the limits of what can be accomplished. Our objectives seem perfectly
aligned.

As you mentioned in our interview, you need people who can think and act
quickly in tight situations and who can deal with a variety of different types of
personnel. Throughout my career, I have been recognized by supervisors for
carrying twice the workload of most employees. I am proficient in time
management, quick to learn new tasks, and have accomplished noted
achievements in professional areas requiring diplomacy, confidentiality, and/or
sensitivity.

I've included an updated copy of my resume so you can review once again my
experience and capabilities. I think another personal meeting would really give
you the opportunity to judge my _______________ abilities.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Plunkett:

When we last spoke, you indicated that you were seeking someone to fill the
_______________ position that could _______________. Though I did not fit the
bill for that position, I would definitely be interested in other positions in that
department that would fit my skills and experiences more closely.

From our discussion it is obvious that you need someone that can
_______________. My background in _______________ and _______________
would fulfill that need. I have been a/an _______________ for the past
_______________ years. In addition, I have been a/an _______________ for
_______________. I believe that this experience would enable me to make a
vital addition to your firm.

Perhaps it may be worthwhile to meet once again and explore the many ways in
which I could benefit your company? If you agree, I can be reached at
_______________.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Ms. Griffin:

Meeting with you this week to discuss your s goals and objectives was
truly a pleasure. I look forward to meeting the rest of the team and learning how I
can best contribute to your efforts.

From our conversation, I feel confident that I can help strengthen the bonds
within the department. Interacting with people has always been one of my
strongest attributes. In my position at _______________ (company), I was able
to bring a diversity of people together to pursue a common goal and achieve our
organizational mandate. This ability, as well as my analytical and planning skills,
seem to match closely with the description you have provided about your
available position.

I will call you next week after you have had an opportunity to review the
remaining candidates. I am confident that my abilities and qualifications will stand
out from the rest.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Sinney:

It has been _______________ since we last spoke about your company's
_______________ position. At that time, you mentioned you would be making a
decision soon. As I have not yet heard back from your company, I am unsure if I
am still under consideration for this position or if the position has been filled. If
the position is still open, I would like to again express my interest in working with
you at _______________ (company).

Once again, if you are looking for a performance-orientated person to fill a
position in your _______________ (department), my experience is broad-based
and will provide a valuable contribution to the right position. I am a self-motivated
individual seeking a challenging position that utilizes my strengths and abilities.

Perhaps it may be worthwhile to meet once again and explore the many ways in
which I could benefit your company? If you agree, I can be reached at
_______________.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Klein:

I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday over the
telephone regarding the ___________ position at _______________ (company).
I value your frankness, helpfulness, and direction. I finished our conversation
feeling very positive about the possibility of working for your company.

As I mentioned before, my overall qualifications include _______________. I
have consistently achieved high performance evaluations and am recognized as
one of the top contributors within the field. Knowing your company's specific
personnel needs, I can easily see a match with my experience. Thank you for
your consideration.

I plan to be in the _______________ (area) on _______________ (date). I look
forward to meeting with you in person.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Peterman:

Although it was discouraging to learn that you have chosen another candidate for
the _______________ position, I wanted to let you know that I still feel my
qualifications and skills can benefit _______________ (company). If anything
changes, or another position becomes available, please give me a call.

As a member of your firm I would bring a positive mental attitude, experience,
education, and a goal-oriented mentality. I work well with others, have an
insatiable appetite to gain and apply new knowledge, and have gained valuable
business sense through everyday experience.

I am certainly interested in exploring how I may be a part of _______________
s future growth in the field.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Johnson:

Interviewing for a position with _______________ (company) has been very
informative. The best part is getting to know so many creative and bright people.
I look forward to furthering this relationship.

From my interview last week, I fully understand that you are looking for someone
who is ready to take on new issues and challenges in s market. With a
degree in _______________, I am prepared to participate in an exciting and
challenging career in _______________. My education focused on leading edge
_______________ issues and prepared me for the future with a unique blend of
knowledge and leadership skills. I believe that puts me in an ideal position to
offer my services to your firm.

Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me and to review my resume
for the position of _______________. It is with great interest and enthusiasm that
I suggested that my candidacy be considered.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Ms. Farris:

While reading the classified ads in the _______________ paper, I noticed that
you are still seeking a/an _______________. Though I previously replied to the
original advertisement, I would like to once again resubmit my resume in
consideration for this position.

I know that you need qualified managers to help you get this project off the
ground. I have a reputation as a seasoned executive experienced in
_______________. With proven leadership, management and organizational
abilities well established, I am also known to be a versatile self-starter with highly
developed communication and interpersonal skills. This project was meant for
me!

I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to the possibility of meeting
with you and the members of your senior management team. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Ms. Maclean:

I appreciate the time you recently took to discuss with me the position you
currently have open at _______________ (company). It was a pleasure speaking
with you and meeting your very competent staff. I found each of my
conversations extremely informative. As I mentioned during our interview, I am
confident that, given the chance, I could contribute a great deal to your overall
company objectives and goals.

In addition to my experience, skills, and qualifications, I am an experienced team
player who brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. I know that I can
meet and exceed your expectations.

As you recommended in our interview, I've enclosed a representative portfolio
highlighting my _______________ work. If you feel my talents are in line with
your ideas, please call so we can further discuss _______________ (company's)
needs.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Smith:

I appreciate your taking time from a busy, critical schedule to meet with me to
discuss the _______________ position. Although I may lack some specific
experience in your field, I can bring to your team a positive and confident
personality blended with a strong work ethic.

Since we discussed that I might be better suited for the position of
_________ that is also available at your company, I have adjusted my
resume to reflect additional skills in regard to the new position. I have enclosed
my resume with this letter for your files. As you can see, I do have substantial
_______________ experience with _______________ (company) that was very
congenial and beneficial to both parties.

Perhaps it may be worthwhile to meet once again and explore the many ways in
which I could benefit your company? If you agree, I can be reached at
_______________.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Ms. Doyle:

I would like to thank you for the time you gave me to discuss the position you
have open at _______________ (company). Given our recent discussion, I am
aware that the job description for _______________ describes an individual who
is skilled in negotiation and who has a demonstrated ability to assess risk and
respond appropriately. With my background in _______________, I am sure that
you can see that my marketable strengths and expertise are completely in
alignment with this description.

In addition to my experience, skills, and qualifications, I am an experienced team
player who brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. I know that I can
meet and exceed your expectations.

I will call you later this week to arrange another time to meet.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling


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Dear Ms. Lewis:

_______________ (company) is known as one of the "most admired" companies
in the _______________ industry and one that aggressively recruits bright and
talented people with a passion for work and great attitudes. Your renowned
reputation was certainly evident in our recent meeting. I believe that I also
demonstrated that my background and history evidence my passion and work
ethic. I would like a further opportunity to substantiate my talent in person.
In our interview I mentioned that I have earned a reputation as a valuable and
cooperative co-worker by being fair, honest, and willing to help others when
needed, and effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times. I have also
gained experience in assisting new managers and other staff to become familiar
with policy and operations.

Based on our discussion, my interest in this position is even more enthusiastic. I
would welcome the opportunity to proceed to the next logical step.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Ms. Clever:

Thank you for taking so much time to speak with me during our recent interview.
Though I was disappointed that I was not chosen for the _______________
position, I would like to keep my file active with your company.

If more time had been available, I would have liked to explain in greater detail my
accomplishments at _______________ (company). My responsibilities included
training and motivating employees, providing customer service and satisfaction,
increasing merchandise sales through sales volume and profitability, shrinkage
control and scheduling as well as preparing reports on daily sales and receipts. I
was also recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.

If your company has any openings that fit my qualifications and experience, I
would appreciate hearing from you again.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Soto:

I would like to thank you again for the opportunity to interview with your firm. The
reputation of _______________ (company) stands by itself, and speaks of
integrity, innovation, and a new generation of service. You are known to employ
some of the most talented and hard working individuals in the business. I have a
reputation as a highly successful _______________ with experience in
_______________, _______________, and _______________. I am very
interested in pursuing a mutually positive alliance with your firm.

My background includes substantial experience in _______________,
_______________, and _______________. With _______________ years of
progressively senior management experience, I have logged a very satisfying
record of achievement.

I believe that I have the exact background that you are seeking. I will call again
next week to check on the progress of your search.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling





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Dear Mr. Cordova:

Thank you for the time and courtesy extended to me in our recent meeting at
_______________ (company). I went home with a positive impression and a
greater knowledge of what it takes to succeed in this industry. According to its
Mission Statement, _______________ (company) is built from a strong team of
talented individuals with extensive _______________ expertise. The
organization's emphasis is on understanding the issues underlying new
technologies and making innovation a reality. With my background in
_______________, I know that I could complement your team.

In addition to my experience, skills, and qualifications, I am an experienced team
player who brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. I know that I can
meet and exceed your expectations.

Perhaps we should meet again to further discuss the contributions that I could
make to your firm if employed as a/an _______________ of your team. Should
you agree, I can be reached during office hours at _______________ or at
_______________ in the evening.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling


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Dear Ms. Parker:

Having recently moved to _______________, I was pleased to see a name that I
recognized when I attended the first employment seminar at _______________
(company). Although we t have time to speak at length, I would like to point
out that I have a background in _______________, and a thorough knowledge of
_______________ and _______________. At _______________, I played a
major role in _______________.

I believe my work experience record reflects my determination and desire to
produce exceptional work. My management style is to lead by action, assess the
situation, and create consensus through effective communication at all levels.
I will contact you during the week of _______________ to discuss our next step.
I am confident that, working together, we can bring my job search to a successful
conclusion.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling