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title: Why it’s important to follow up
description: Following up after an interview is a great idea whether working with recruiters or a company. The follow up after the interview is just as critical.
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# Why it’s important to follow up
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Posted by [Karyn Moyer](https://blog.aghires.com/author/karyn-moyer)
Tags: [Career Advice](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/career-advice)
Following up with people is an important part of the job search process. Whether it be communicating with recruiters or calling for an update after an interview, following up is a good idea. What happens after the interview is just as critical as what happens during the interview.
By maintaining communication, you express your interest in the position that you are applying for. It’s easy to get nervous during an interview and forget some things that you wanted to ask about. By following up, you get an opportunity to ask more questions that you may have about a company/job.
Sending a follow-up message can help you stand out. Potential employers will like to see that you have put in the extra effort to follow up with them. It shows that you are serious about the job and that you can handle yourself professionally. It also helps keep your name fresh in the mind of the recruiter or manager who interviewed you.
Whether it be by phone or email, following up with someone is a simple but important step in the job-hunting process. Best of luck as you continue your job search! Start your job search now at [AgHires.com](https://www.aghires.com).
Renee Goforth – AgHires
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### [Karyn Moyer](https://blog.aghires.com/author/karyn-moyer)
Karyn Moyer is the Senior Marketing Manager at AgHires, with over 13 years of marketing experience, over 9 of which she has spent in the agriculture marketing industry. Growing up in a small farming town, Karyn has a deep appreciation for the importance of agriculture and its role in our communities. Since joining AgHires in 2017, Karyn has used her wealth of experience and knowledge to help job seekers and clients achieve their goals. She has a passion for learning and discovering new ways to support the industry.
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