How to Write a Thank You Following an Interview for Teaching
Once you have completed an interview for a teaching position, the hard part is over. However, there is one more step you can take toward becoming the chosen candidate. Writing a thank you to each person on the interview team is a necessary gesture in the interview process to express your appreciation for the time you were granted and to show your professionalism and interest in the position.
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Instructions
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Email
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Open up a new e-mail message to be sent to a member of the interview team.
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Enter the appropriate e-mail address under "To." This information can typically be found on the school website under "Staff."
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Type "Thank You" under "Subject."
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Address the interviewer with the appropriate greeting while using the appropriate title of his or her name: for example, "Dear Mrs. Smith." Check the school website to see if the titles are given. If you do not know a woman's marital status, it is best to use Ms.
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Write your message. Thank them for the opportunity to interview for the position. State the specific position you interviewed for, because they may be interviewing for several positions, and you want to stand out among your fellow candidates. Mention how you enjoyed meeting them or discuss further how you can be an asset to their school. Include any important reasons why you would be a good fit and how you could be beneficial to the school. Thank them for their time and consideration.
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Close the e-mail with "Sincerely," and your full name below. Include your phone number and e-mail address below your name so that you can be contacted easily.
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Repeat steps one through six for each person who was on the interviewing team.
Handwritten Card
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In pen, address the interviewer with the appropriate greeting while using the appropriate title of his or her name: for example, "Dear Mrs. Smith." Check the school website to see if the titles are given. If you do not know a woman's marital status, it is best to use Ms.
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Write your thank you message. Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to interview for the position. State the specific position you interview for, because they may be interviewing for several positions, and you want to stand out among your fellow candidates. Mention how you enjoyed meeting them or discuss further how you can be an asset to their school. Include any important reasons why you would be a good fit and how you could be beneficial to the school. Thank them for their time and consideration.
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Close the thank you with "Sincerely," and your full name below. Include your phone number and e-mail address below your name so that you can be contacted easily.
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Fill out the mailing envelope. Include your return address in the upper left-hand corner. Write the appropriate title of the interviewer and the school address at the center of the envelope. Place a stamp in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.
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Put the thank you card in the addressed envelope and seal it. Place it in a mailbox.
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Repeat steps one through five for each person who was on the interviewing team.
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Tips & Warnings
Always write down the names of everyone on the interview team before you leave the interview. You can also ask ahead of time so you know who to expect and can gather their e-mail addresses or mailing addresses in advance. Do not send a thank you through the mail if the position you interviewed for is going to be filled very quickly. Ask about the time frame for filling the position at the end of the interview. If it is less than one week, send an e-mail instead. Another option is to hand-write thank yous and drop them off at the school in person. Use your best handwriting for a written thank you. Teachers should have good handwriting, so impress them by keeping it legible.
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