TIPS FOR WRITING THANK YOU LETTERS
It is proper business etiquette to send thank you letters, but many people overlook this matter of courtesy. A thank you letter can make you stand out from the other candidates competing for jobs, and in this tight job market, it is wise to consider every tool that will give you an advantage.
To be effective, a thank you note should be sent before the hiring decision has been made, so it is best to mail it as soon as possible after the interview. When you send a thank you letter, you give the interviewer a chance to remember you (imagine having interviewed 10-15 candidates for a position, and then trying to distinguish each one after the interviews and trying to remember the specifics about each person). It is your opportunity to mention any important information you forgot to discuss during the interview.
A thank you letter allows you to explain, restate, or clear up any potential misunderstandings. In addition, you can redirect your marketing campaign by focusing on something that you learned during the interview and re-emphasizing your strengths, accomplishments and skills. Sending a thank you letter shows the interviewer that you are a professional who is concerned about details. In the end, the thank you letter is your last chance to leave a good impression!
Try to follow these hints when writing thank you letters:
- Keep your letters short and simple - usually one page is enough.
- Help the interviewer remember you by referring to specific points discussed in your interview: show that you were listening and mention something that will refresh the interviewer's memory of you.
- Be sure your letters are professional, for example: typed, no errors, on quality paper, etc.
- Send your letter within one day - do not put it off!
- Emphasize your qualifications, especially those that are most relevant to the position.
- Provide any information that was overlooked during the interview or that which was specifically requested by the interviewer.
- Express your continued interest and enthusiasm for the position.
- Remember, very few people bother to send thank you letters - this can be your edge!
See also our sample thank you letter.
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