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THE INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP 191

Figure 12-3

Jordan Schwartz

I4 Yard Street
Madison WI
(608) 555 – 1212
swartz@email.com

[Date]

[Name]
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Address]
[City, State, Zip]

Dear [name],

As a contractor virtual assistant, it is imperative that I integrate a flexible work style to ensure that I
meet the needs of various employers. As I touched upon during our meeting, I have met diverse
challenges, including:

Challenge #1

Situation: ABC law firm was in the middle of preparing depositions for a class action lawsuit when
the company computer crashed. Their information technology specialist informed the attorneys
it would take a while to retrieve the lost information. This is when it was decided to hire a Virtual
Assistant.
Action: Based on my reputation as an employee with a strong work ethic, I was selected to prepare
legal documents.
Result: We were on a tight deadline and I stayed up all night to ensure the attorneys on the case
received the information they needed to postmark the envelope before 5pm.

Challenge #2

Situation: The permanent secretary was on a two-week vacation and I was hired to answer the
phone and perform light administrative tasks.
Action: The functions I implemented included clerical support, general office operation, and travel
arrangements.
Result: For the past two years, every time the secretary goes on vacation, I am the “go-to” virtual
assistant.

I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward
to hearing from you about this position. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if further information
is needed. My cell phone number is (555) 111-1111.

Sincerely,

Jordan Schwartz

Jordan Schwartz

American Management Association
www.amanet.org