Follow up message.
Follow-Up Message (Thank-you note)
“A follow-up message after an interview is more than a professional courtesy; it’s another chance to promote yourself to an employer.” (Bovee,Thill)
In three brief paragraphs, acknowledge the interviewer’s time and consideration, express your continued interest in the position, explain a crucial point that he/she has reconsidered, and ask for a decision.
Note: Remember that this “Thank-you note” is in response to the job posting you have found and been working on the past few weeks.
Word count requirement: 150 words
Format: email
(Do not use the wording of the sample Letter in the book. Plagiarism)
Rubric
Follow-up Message Rubric (1)
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubject line of EmailDoes the subject line let the reader know what the message is about? |
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1.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSalutation |
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1.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph oneDoes the opening paragraph express appreciation and enthusiasm without overdoing it? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph 2Does the writer take the opportunity to provide additional information? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParagraph 3Does the final paragraph contain positive characteristics of the applicant as well as confirmation of his/her ability to do the job? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClosingDoes the closing have the following? Complementary closing, Full name, Address, Phone number, E-mail. |
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1.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord countHas the word count been met? |
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1.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and punctuation |
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2.0 pts |
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Total Points: 12.0 |
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