In most cases, by the end of an interview, we are told that we would hear from the organization on a particular date. However, the date comes and goes, but nothing happens. In such situations, the best way to remind the organization, or to know the status of their decision-making process, is to send them a follow-up or thank you letter. Sending follow-up letters is a great way to express appreciation and thanks to the employer for the conducted interview. The main purpose of this follow-up thank you letter after an interview is to reiterate your interest in the position and the organization. Besides this, by sending an interview follow-up letter, you can also remind the employer about your qualifications or achievements that fit best for the job position you have applied for. In case you forgot to mention or ask something during the interview, you can do that in this letter. The letter can either be handwritten, hard copy typed, or emailed. For a more formal or professional approach, one can send a hard copy of the follow-up letter, while to add a more personal touch, hand written letter can be a good option. You can also send the letter through mail if you have the means of contact, i.e., the employer's e-mail id. Sample Follow-Up Letter After Interview

Your Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, Thank you for giving me an opportunity to interview with (organization's name) on (date). I enjoyed interviewing with you, and am anxiously looking forward to be a part of your management team. The entire management trainee program that you defined, looks quite challenging and rewarding. Considering my qualifications and prior work experience in this field, I think I would complement your management trainee program, and would surely live up to your expectations. I have enclosed a copy of my qualifications, and a list of references that you requested. Along with my enthusiasm for performing well, I would contribute to the technical and analytical skills required to get work done in the most productive and profitable manner. I am looking forward to hearing from you, once the final decision regarding this position is made. Please feel free to contact me on the reference address given above in the letter, for any necessary information. Thank you again for sparing your valuable time from your busy schedule. Yours sincerely, Signature (Typed name)

The above sample will help you create the most appropriate interview follow-up or thank you letter. You can also add your inputs to make it more personalized. However, it is essential that you give the organization some time, and not hurry to send the letter. Your eagerness can make you look too desperate for the job, which can affect your chances in a negative way.