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September 24, 2007
Following Up After Interviews
Once your interview is over, there are still a couple of housekeeping tasks that must be done. First, always be sure to send a thank you letter or email to the attorney(s) you met with. A thank you note is the perfect opportunity to reiterate your interest in the position and remind the interviewer(s) why you are the perfect candidate for the job. You should send your letter in a timely manner (within one week of the interview at the latest, but the very next day would be ideal) and make sure it is free of any grammatical or spelling errors. For sample thank you letters and emails, please look in Section 4 of your Legal Career Search Guide.
When it comes to following up after an interview, the best way to approach this situation is to broach the subject at the end of your interview. Simply ask the interviewer(s) when they plan on contacting students for second interviews or offers. Make a note of that date and, if you have not heard from them by then, give it a couple more days and then call. You'll introduce yourself and explain that you are calling to follow up on the interview you had a couple weeks ago. As long as you are polite, a follow up phone call will not be considered overreaching or inappropriate.
If you have any questions about the follow up process, please stop by the CSO to chat with a counselor!
Posted by cld30 at September 24, 2007 01:51 PM