Interview Thank You Letter

Following up each interview with a thank you letter is crucial in showing that you are a serious job applicant. This is your opportunity to make a more lasting impression on your interviewer, and to remind him or her of your strengths. Use standard 8.5 x 11” paper and address it to the person who interviewed you. This thank you letter will keep you fresh on the interviewers mind, especially if you refer specifically to what you discussed in the interview.

You can get some ideas on how to write your thank you letter with the following example.

Your name

Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone number

Month, day, year

Name of person who interviewed you
Their job title
Name of the company
Address
City, State, Zip Code,

Dear___________,

In this paragraph of the thank you letter, express you appreciation for the chance to meet with them to discuss the job. Make some reference to your positive impressions of the company. (ex. It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday. I enjoyed learning more about the projects your company has underway and hearing about your company's ambitious plans for growth.)

In this paragraph of your thank you letter, you can offer some new information or additional reasons for the employer to be interested in you for the job, possibly something you didn’t mention in the interview. (ex. I came away from our meeting with a strong vision of how I might be a part of your team. My skills and background dovetail closely with your company's growing need for experienced personnel, and I believe I possess the talent, commitment, and energy you are looking for in prospective employees)

In the last paragraph of your thank you letter, graciously let the employer know that you expect to hear from him again, and plant the idea of making a phone call to you. Make it clear that you’re willing to come in and discuss the job further. (i.e.. Keep me in mind as your plans to add staff take shape. If you think of any other questions, please know that I would be eager to come in for a second interview. I look forward to hearing from you again.) You can contact me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx. Thank you again for meeting with me yesterday.

Sincerely yours,

Your Name

This is just a sample of what an interview thank you letter should look like. You will need to customize your own thank you letter so that it addresses each individual interview. As always, good luck in your quest to find a fulfilling job. Below are more topics to help you find the job of your dreams...

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