How to Write a Professional Thank You Letter

Many people don't give thank you letters a single thought. Unfortunately these people are only hindering the chances of getting the job they want. Although sending a thank you letter is not a requirement, it will improve the chances of landing the job. Applying for a job is sort of like entering a raffle, the resume is the buy-in and the raffle tickets are the cover and thank you letters. Why not double the chances of landing the position. If a cover letter and resume have already been sent to the employer and an interview was awarded, once the interview is finished, the company will now interview other applicants. This means that your interview will be pressed further into their minds. Writing the thank you letter will not only express your professionalism, but it will remind them of you and your qualifications.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Paper
• Envelope
• Stamp
• Pen

1. Thank you letters are simple and quick, only consisting of three parts.
   
   *The Purpose of the letter should be what begins the letter. Start by explaining why the letter is being received. Express your gratitude for the interview and show enthusiasm about the position. Be sure to include the date of the interview in this paragraph.

2. Recapping the interview, is the next thing to write about. In this section, include references to topics mentioned during the interview and state any unmentioned information that is relevant, we are human and may forget to say things from time to time. This is your second chance to sell yourself to the employer, be sure to emphasize on your strengths.

3. And last, just wrap up the letter by letting the company know that further communication is wanted. And remember not to hold back on letting the employer know just how much you desire the position with their company.

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   Example Thank You Letter

   All thank you letters should be mailed out to the employer within the next 24 hours, starting at the end of the interview. Thank you letters should never in any circumstance be handed to the employer, person to person. It should always be mailed, whether it be snail mail or email.

Tips & Warnings

• Never use slang
• Only blue or black ink
• Write a new letter for each application so that the letter is personal
• Always type the letter, professionalism is the key
• Focus and stay clear in your letters
• Only use white or ivory paper, no colors and no fancy fonts
• Always mail this letter, never hand it to them personally.

[duncan411]

on 8/7/2008 Awesome Article!