How to Write an Informational Interview Thank You Note
An informational interview with a job lead can help you land a job with the proper follow-up. After an informational interview, you should send the interviewer a thank-you note. Send a brief email immediately after the interview and then send a nice thank-you card in the mail.
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Instructions
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Gather the interviewer’s information; be sure you have the correct spelling of her full name, along with the correct title and mailing address.
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Draft the thank-you note on a piece of scratch paper.
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Start with a simple greeting, such as, “Dear Maria,” if you call her by her first name.
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Thank the interviewer for taking the time to speak with you.
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Refer to a specific conversation or insights from the discussion.
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Summarize your strengths and career goals.
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Mention the next steps you discussed, if applicable.
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End the thank-you on a positive note, and ask if you can keep in touch.
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Thank your interviewer again and say you look forward to speaking with him again soon.
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Tips & Warnings
Send the thank-you note within a few days of the informational interview. Follow up occasionally with an email, card or call so the interviewer will keep you in mind for more job leads.
Do not ask for a job. The purpose is to network for job leads.
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