Due to the number of applications and resumes coming in, hiring managers and human resource personal barely get the time to read through all of the documents coming in. There could be times wherein some resumes get lost in the fray. Your resume could have been one of those that were misplaced or neglected. That is why it has become necessary for applicants to send in a resume follow up letter.

Following up a resume submission may help you get ahead of other equally qualified applicants by having your application prioritized. This is very good practice for those who have submitted resumes and have not gotten any response. Usually most companies instantly communicate with you after they have read your resume. They will normally inform you if you are eligible for an interview or if they have rejected your application.

When you don't receive any correspondence at all then perhaps it is time that you send that company a resume follow up letter. There are specific guidelines that you need to follow in making this letter. You can choose to alter some rules on this guide if your specific situation requires you to do so. Here are some guidelines to help you create an amazing follow up letter.

Professionalism
Like any other business letter, you follow up letter has to be formatted professionally and formally. Use simple and readable fonts and block or semi block letter format. Don't use fancy fonts or design, remember to keep it simple and concise

Opening
Always be specific of whom you are addressing the resume follow up letter to, find out the complete name of the person responsible for job applications. Write down the name of the hiring manager followed by the company name and address then place it on the top of your letter.

Content
For optimal results your letter must convey these important points:

• Your continued interest in the company and your interest to be a part of them
• What you can offer and contribute to the company if they hire you
• Your willingness to resend your documents again if they want you to
• Your desire to hear from them as soon as they are able to respond

Length
Keep it short and simple, always get to the point. Don't make it more than half a page in length. Summarize your intentions and don't include anything irrelevant.

Don't attach
If you want to follow up a resume through email, then write down the text of your follow up letter on the body of the email. Never attach a copy of your resume on the email and assume hiring managers will read it. Wait for them to request a copy instead of just automatically attaching it to your follow up letter.
Sending in a follow up letter on a resume submission might sound a bit persistent, but most of the time persistence will pay off. Employers appreciate applicants who follow up on a submission; it just goes to show your continued interest in acquiring the position and might merit a second look at your credentials.