| Writing Thank You Letters
Tips for sending your follow-up letter:
- Send out your thank-you letters no
later than 24 hours after your interview has ended.
- Always keep your audience in mind.
- Address the issues and the concerns
that were mentioned during the interview.
- Use the thank-you letter as a follow-up
"sales" letter, in which you restate your reasons for wanting
the position and remind the interviewer why you're qualified.
- Mention anything of importance that
your interviewer might've neglected to ask in person.
- If you're only writing a few sentences,
send a handwritten note.
- Otherwise, send a typed, formatted
letter (see sample letters below).
- Thank everyone who contributed to
your job search.
- If you decide after the interview
that you don't want the job after all, write a respectful
note withdrawing your application.
- Choose your words carefully when
using email. Email creates an instant written record, so
don't let the speed and the ease of sending it blind you
to the fact that you will be judged on what you've said
and how you've said it.
| Thank You Letter #1 |
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May
1, 2002
Mr.
Important Business
Human Resources Manager
XYZ Company
111 Employment Way
Anytown, FL 33333
To Mr. Business:
Thank
you for the opportunity to discuss the operations
manager position with you this morning. Our conversation
gave me a better understanding of both XYZ Company
and the requirements of the job. The additional
information from Max and Kathryn was helpful in
gaining a better perspective of the position.
I am confident that my strong operations and managerial
skills will make a positive contribution to XYZ
Company. I am proficient in all the computer software
packages you use, and I possess the P&L experience
you desire. I enjoyed meeting the office staff
and touring the facility. This is clearly a quality
organization with an emphasis on efficiency and
a dedication to teamwork. I would consider it
a privilege to join your team, and I look forward
to hearing from you. Again, thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Amy Applicant
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| Thank You Letter #2 |
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May
1, 2002
Ms.
Important Business
Human Resources Manager
XYZ Company
111 Employment Way
Anytown, FL 33333
Dear
Ms. Business:
I
would like to thank you for your hospitality during
my visit to XYZ Company. I found my discussion
with you to be both enlightening and encouraging.
I am confident that I am an excellent candidate
for the Quality Assurance Auditor position at
XYZ. My diverse accounting background, along with
my broad-based experience in the automotive industry,
will allow me successfully to make a positive
contribution to your team. I am excited about
the position, and I look forward to the possibility
of working with you and your team if given the
opportunity. Thank you again for your time and
consideration. I look forward to speaking with
you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Alex Applicant
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