How to Compose a Thank You Letter After a Job Interview

Composing a thank you letter after a job interview is a professional way to show potential employers that you are genuinely interested in the job. Following a few steps to write a thank you letter may give you the edge over another person interviewing for the position.

Instructions

1. Ask for business cards from each person you interview with so that you have their contact information. That way, you can send each person a personal note thanking them for their time.

2. Prepare a rough draft of your thank you letter to each person you interviewed with on the same day as the interview.

3. Begin your first paragraph by thanking each person for taking time out to meet with you. Continue the paragraph by reiterating the items that you discussed during the interview.

4. Include important information in your second paragraph, such as a summation of your skills and how your skills meet the needs of their company. Also include contact information for three references that can attest to your background and work ethic.

5. Conclude the thank you letter by restating your desire to work for the company and providing a date on which you will follow up with them regarding the position.

6. Read through your rough draft, looking for grammatical errors or misspellings. Use your software's spell checker to double-check for any mistakes you may have missed.

7. Finalize and print your thank you letter, and mail it either the same day or the day after the interview. Being prompt in mailing a thank you letter will show your eagerness to work for the company.