Writing a “thank you” letter after an interview is a must. Following an interview, promptly write each interviewer a letter expressing appreciation for the interview. The purpose of this letter is to:
- Show appreciation for the employer's interest in you
- Reiterate your interest in the position and in the organization
- Review or remind the employer about your qualifications for the position, siting specific discussion points
- Demonstrate that you have good manners and know to write a thank-you letter
- Follow up with any information the employer may have asked you to provide after the interview
Here is the basic etiquette for writing a thank you letter:
- Send within 24 hours after your interview
- Hard copy, not-handwritten, is appropriate after an interview
- Send via express mail, or as an email attachment
- Use a formal & professional letter format
- 3 paragraphs, not 3 sentences:
- Thank the interviewer
- Reference key discussion points; Promote your candidacy
- Express your continued interest in the position
- Send one to each key interviewer - Each must be a little different
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