How to Send a Thank You Note After an Interview
Sending a thank you note after an interview is your opportunity to stand out from other applicants. It will help prove that you are serious about the job, and that you care enough to take the time to send a thank you note. Using the right words can increase the likelihood that you get the position.
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Choose professional thank you notes and envelopes. Avoid notes with too much design or artwork. Keep it simple, sophisticated and elegant. When you get down to three to five thank you notes, replenish your stock so you don't run out.
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Create a first draft of your thank you note on a piece of scrap paper before you write it on the thank you note. This will help you avoid any errors and keep the content concise. Include the interviewer's name (Mr. Smith or Mrs. Smith) and make references to the actual interview. This will show your sincerity and that you were paying attention. Ensure you spell the interviewer's name correctly. If you're not sure, call the company's main line and ask.
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Print your thank you note with a black or blue pen, or a pencil. Write neatly so your recipient won't have a hard time reading it. Write the note at your dinner table or on your desk. Avoid writing on an unstable surface (your lap, in the car). Your handwriting will come out neater if you sit down at a table and take a few minutes to write slowly and carefully.
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Write the company's name and address on the front middle of the envelope. To get the thank you note to your interviewer faster, write his name under the company name. Send the thank you note immediately after your interview (no more than one business day).
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Tips & Warnings
Reference your interview by including something that directly relates to something you talked about in the interview. Include your full name and contact information inside the thank you note. If you're not sure if you should write Ms. or Mrs., always choose Ms.
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