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Only 1% of job applicants send a thank-you note to folow up on a job inteview, according to corporate personnel directors. Often, they are the ones who end up getting hired, because of a simple courtesy makes them stand out from all of the other applicants with similar credentials.
Young people sometimes think it's silly or "corny" to thank the person they have interviewed with, but actually this is accepted practice and is much appreciated by people in the business world. And it's just about mandatory for "informational interviews".
Send a typed letter or note the same day or the day after the interview. Use the letter to restate any positive points you want to make including anything you might have forgotten to say.
Writing a thank you note after an employment interview is a must! In fact, some employers think less of those interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly.
Plan to send out your thank you letters as soon as possible (preferably within 24 hours) after your interviews. If time is of the essence, it's appropriate to send a thank you letter via email.
Here are thank you letter samples applicable to a variety of employment-related situations. Take some time to edit the thank you letter you choose, so it reflects your personality and your interest in the new job.
The following is a sample format.
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Thank you Letter or Follow Up Letter Sample
Your Address
City, State, Zip Code
Current Date
Name of Interviewer
Address of Interviewer
City, State, ZIP code
Contact Person's Name, Title (if known)
or
Dear Sir or Madam:
1st Paragraph
In opening paragaph, you should express appreciation for the interviewer's time to meet with you and reaffirm your interest and how enthusiastic you are about the job.
2nd Paragraph
Include the reasons why you are an excellent candidate for the job.
You may:
a. List specific skills that relate to the job you interviewed for. The more detailed you are, the more the interviewer will know about your specific qualifications.
b. Add new information that might be helpful in revealing your qualifications.
c. Express pleasure at being considered a candidate for the job.
d. Tell how you feel about the job now that the interview has been completed.
3rd Paragraph
In final paragraph, you can mention anything that you didn't bring up at the interview that you want the employer to know. You may do one of the following:
a. Reiterate your appreciation for being considered for the job.
b. Mention that you are looking forward to a favorable decision.
c. Make yourself available for a second interview.
d. Let the interviewer know you are looking forward to hearing from him or her soon.
Sincerely,
Your Name Typed
Enclosure (This means that your is "enclosed" in the envelope too)
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