How to Write a Thank-You Note After a Job Interview

This often overlooked step is a great step-up for landing the job. You'll stand out and keep your name up front in the interviewer's mind.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Printers
• Postage Stamps
• Bonded Paper
• Envelopes
• Personalized Stationery
• Writing Pens
• Computers

1. Send the note the day after the interview.

2. Check your interviewer's name and title, and be sure of the correct spelling. Get her or his card for this very purpose, or check with the secretary or receptionist.

3. Use your computer or typewriter, a nice printer and nice stationery.

4. Address the recipient by a formal Mr. or Ms. unless you have a prior relationship, or the interview was so in-depth and successful you feel it would introduce a false note of formality.

5. Thank the interviewer for a great interview, and then describe what made it great: good fit, exciting exchange of ideas, a wonderful opportunity.

6. Convey that you are definitely interested, favorably considering or whatever the case may be.

7. Toss in a few facts to demonstrate your interest. For example, "I was pleased to see the new cardio care wing," or, "The sales numbers were impressive."

8. Describe your expectations. For example, "I will look forward to meeting with the CEO."

9. Complete your letter with any number of closings, including "sincerely," "yours truly" or "gratefully."

[reluctantexpert]

on 3/14/2009 I sent a formal Thank You card [standard blank inside] with a hand-written note [blue ink] a few days after my "working interview" which was scheduled at my initial interview. I mailed the card, even though I knew the office manager was at an out-of-town conference, so it would arrive on the Monday morning the manager would be back in town. I also e-mailed a professional friendly thank you "note" [a virtual card and message] to the office manager during the out-of-town conference, which was positively replied to with an inquiry as to wheteher or not I was still interested. When I was hired, the office manager showed me the traditional thank you card, complimented me on my observance of traditional business good manners, and told me my card was the deciding factor in the decision to hire me over the other job candidates.

[huanton]

on 10/16/2008 Great article! 5 Stars!

[jaheekin]

on 10/16/2008 As a writer frequently hired for assistance in the employment process, I thought this was a well written article. I tend to advise handwritten articles in the old realtor adage blue pen neatly written. I think professional + personal = successful image.

[iamageniuster]

on 10/14/2008 Great tips. 5 Stars!!!

[joyful327]

on 10/14/2008 I got to thinking that might not be the case for all - thank-you notes are good for all jobs :) Just ignore my advice.