Why write a thank-you letter?

• To let the employer know of your continued interest in the position.
• To help the employer remember you.
• To re-emphasize the qualities you have that are important for the position.
• To add anything you forgot to say in the interview.
• To provide any additional data requested by the interviewer that you might not have had available at the time of the interview.
• To increase your chances of getting the job.

What should go into the thank-you letter?

• Refer to the position you interviewed for and to the name of the organization.
• Thank the interviewer for the time and courtesy extended to you.
• Express your interest in the job.
• Remind the interviewer of the special qualifications you have for the position and state what you could do for the organization.
• Cite any aspect of the organization that is especially relevant or interesting to you.
• Confirm appropriate next steps in the hiring process.
• To show your appreciation for the interviewers time and information.

Note

• Remember to get the business card or name, address, and title of your interviewer so that you know where to send your thank-you letter.
• Neatly hand-write (if the letter is fairly short) or type (if the letter is more than a couple of paragraphs) your thank-you letter on good quality paper or stationary.
• Write your thank-you note soon after the interview!

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