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

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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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.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Printers
Postage Stamps
Bonded Paper
Envelopes
Personalized Stationery
Writing Pens
Computers

Step1

Send the note the day after the interview.

Step2

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.

Step3

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

Step4

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.

Step5

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

Step6

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

Step7

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."

Step8

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

Step9

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

Comments

Jesstears said

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on 4/16/2007 I,too, did the same thing and emailed a thank you note the next day to the person I interviewed with. I told him how excited I was about the job and how it was a good fit for me. He responded with a just as excited email. I am still waiting for a call as to whether or not I received the job.

Anonymous said

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on 8/8/2006 Thank-You notes are not necessary. Nobody does it, and it is a bit too enthusiastic, and even weak and slummy.

Anonymous said

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on 6/30/2006 Though letters can be silly if too formal or forced, they often work if you can hit just the right tone. I was told point blank that I was hired because I sent a thank you letter. It made my boss sure that I truly wanted the position, and had the professional skills to keep it. This works especially well in entry-level jobs, where most of the candidates do not yet have professional business skills.

Anonymous said

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on 3/13/2006 E-mail has become the norm for business communication. A prompt thank you e-mail is more than appropriate - and can move the process forward much faster than a written/mailed note would.

Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 If your letters are addressed to Dear Sir/Madam you close with Yours faithfully. If you know the person's name you close with Yours sincerely.

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