Rejection Follow-Up Letter
By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert
Was your ego bruised when you were notified that you didn't get the job? Get yourself back
in the game by sending a post-rejection follow- up letter. You never know -- the person hired
might not be working out, or there could be other suitable openings. Keep your name on
decision makers' minds by checking in several months after you were rejected for the job. The
letter's purpose is to reiterate your strong interest in the employer and express how hiring you
could benefit the company.
There's no guarantee that this kind of follow-up will work. The employer may have felt strongly
that you weren't a good fit for the company. However, following up can send a powerful
message about your resiliency as a professional and your heartfelt interest in the company.
Here's a sample follow-up letter you can modify to suit your situation:
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez
Sales Manager, Southwest Region
ABC Company
44 West Jacoby St.
Denver, CO 55789
July 14, 2005
Dear Ms. Rodriguez:
We met in April when I was one of five finalists interviewing for your regional sales
representative opening. Although I was not selected for the position, my interest in joining
your team has remained strong. I would like to touch base with you to see if you plan on
expanding your sales force in the near future.
As you may remember, my background includes five years of sales experience, a consistent
track record of exceeding quotas and a bachelor's degree in communications.
Since our meeting, I have completed Miller Heiman's Strategic Account Management training
program, and I have become self- taught in ACT! contact management software.
While things continue to go well for me at XYZ Company (last month I was inducted into the
President's Club), I am highly motivated to transition into medical sales. Given the opportunity,
I am confident in my ability to deliver the kind of aggressive account growth you outlined as a
priority during our interview.
I have recently updated my resume, and I am enclosing it so that you will have the most
current version. I welcome the chance to speak with you again about future opportunities. Feel
free to call me at (555) 123-4567 or email me at jameswyeth@monster.com.
Thank you for your time, and I hope your third quarter is off to a great start.
Sincerely,
James Wyeth
Enclosure: Resume
