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Post-CB : Letter of Continued Interest - What to say?

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:30 pm

Hi, I completed a couple of CB's and one of them sticks out in particular. It's in a secondary market and they told me they wouldn't give offers out until mid-September; however, it has been 2 1/2 weeks since my CB and I would like to let them know they are my #1 firm. What should the substance of my email say? I don't want to just say "Hi, I really enjoyed your firm and want to let you know that you're still my number 1"... so, what should I say?

Also, I should send this to the recruiting manager, correct?

tyia

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Re: Post-CB : Letter of Continued Interest - What to say?

Post by existenz » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:37 pm

Considering they told you no offers go out until mid-September, do you want to give the impression that you didn't listen?

Just sit tight and let the process unfold.

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Re: Post-CB : Letter of Continued Interest - What to say?

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:15 pm

Anonymous User wrote:Hi, I completed a couple of CB's and one of them sticks out in particular. It's in a secondary market and they told me they wouldn't give offers out until mid-September; however, it has been 2 1/2 weeks since my CB and I would like to let them know they are my #1 firm. What should the substance of my email say? I don't want to just say "Hi, I really enjoyed your firm and want to let you know that you're still my number 1"... so, what should I say?

Also, I should send this to the recruiting manager, correct?

tyia
Same thing happened to me. Got told 3 weeks, but I followed up in 2 weeks to reaffirm my interest and got my offer in 3 weeks. You should follow up.

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Re: Post-CB : Letter of Continued Interest - What to say?

Post by Anonymous User » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:29 pm

What should one say in the email though? A generic outline would be nice --- I just wouldn't want to come off as desperate or socially awkward.

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Re: Post-CB : Letter of Continued Interest - What to say?

Post by didntretake » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:00 am

Anonymous User wrote:What should one say in the email though? A generic outline would be nice --- I just wouldn't want to come off as desperate or socially awkward.
It's a little late for that, isn't it?

Seriously though I think what you wrote above is basically fine. Acknowledge that you understand how the process works but reaffirm your interest. Keep it short and simple and it will be harmless.

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Re: Post-CB : Letter of Continued Interest - What to say?

Post by JamMasterJ » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:04 am

IMO writing one now is too early, unless you're writing to say that they're your top choice and that if offered you'll accept. I think before the stated timeline runs, this/expiring alternate offer notices are the only reasons to get in touch.

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