Send a thank you letter after your job interview immediately. If you are currently ignoring this important step, it’s time to add this into your regular job searching toolbox.
Most interviews these days consist of a large and competitive list of candidates, where each one is trying to get the position. So skipping this important tool can be very unwise.
If you choose to write a thank you letter after your interview, you need to make sure that it is written effectively to make the most of this opportunity.
Why a Thank You Letter is Important
Writing a thank you letter can actually make all the difference in your ability to impress an employer. The key is to create a unique, tailored, and impressive thank you letter.
Sometimes people may call this job search document a follow-up letter. There are a few powerful concepts that you can use to construct a letter that matches the requirements of the job and your qualifications.
Your resume and thank you letter will act as bookends for the interview process. While the content of your resume and your interview will sell you as a good fit for the position, you should not stop there. Take the winning streak further and build on it by creating a thank you note to convert your application into a job offer.
What a Good Thank You Note Should Include:
- Express your appreciation for the time the interviewer gave you.
- Remind the interviewer about what you can specifically do for the company and not what they can do for you.
- Include information about your experience with handling the concerns discussed in the interview.
- Add information about questions that you hadn’t handled well in the interview to tie up loose ends.
- Reaffirm your interest in the position for which you applied.
- The content of your thank you note is not the only important thing that you should concentrate on when preparing a letter. Also, focus on layout, style, readability, and visual appeal.
- If you have applied for a significant position, a typed industry letter can be memorable and impressive. Send the letter by mail or overnight service.
- The letter should be brief. Try to keep it to a single page.
- Thank you notes can also be sent through email, especially if the company has requested electronic communications. Ensure that you use professionalism and the same care for the email letter as you would use otherwise.
- Send the letter within 24 hours of the interview for the best results.
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