How to Write a Thank You Letter After a Job Interview

Writing a thank you letter after a job interview does not take much time. Many candidates overlook this step, so writing a thank-you letter could help you stand out amongst the competition.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Printer
• Bond Paper
• Envelope
• Stamp

1. Write and send the letter within 24 hours of your interview. You should have a template setup, then all you need to do after the interview is personalize your letter and send it. Whether you send the letter by snail mail or e-mail is dependent on how you have communicated up to this point. If you have the e-mail address for the interviewer (s) feel free to send a thank you letter by e-mail.
   
   If you send the letter by e-mail, use the same format for your e-mail, as you would for any other letter. Include the date, interviewer's address, salutation, and an appropriate closing. Refrain from using Internet lingo like "TTYL" (talk to you later).

2. Personalize your letter. Use the interviewer's name and spell it correctly. If you are not sure how to spell their name, call the company and ask the receptionist. Once you have the correct spelling, address the letter to Mr. or Ms. Smith rather than Bob or Sally. If more than one person interviewed you, send a letter to each person.

3. Thank the interviewer(s) and reiterate your interest in the position. Write about something specific that you learned at the interview. Maybe you were impressed with the growth of the company or just excited after learning more about the position. Remind them of specific things you can do to help with the growth of their compandy and how you will be an asset to their company.

4. Please use spell check and read your letter, just in case you typed "if" instead of "is".
   
   Your cover letter should only be 3 short paragraphs. The first paragraph should thank the interviewer(s) for meeting with you. The second paragraph should reiterate your interest in the position. Again, talk about something specific that you learned about the position or the company. The third paragraph should thank them for considering you.
   A well written Thank-you letter can only help you in the process. Make this an automatic step.

[newenglandfan]

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[paigeturner]

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[jull14]

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