Send a Thank You Letter for Interview (s)

Gratitude is powerful, even in the business world.

I know of someone who took this "attitude of gratitude" to an extreme. Whenever she would get the infamous "rejection" letter or postcard that said, "Thank you for your application, but you were not selected for the position at this time", she would send a thank you note to the company for taking the time to review her application. She would attach a fresh copy of her resume and let them know that she was still very interested in the company and to please contact her if another position opened up.

An Effective Job Interview Technique

The reason writing a thank you letter for interview(s)is so effective in the job search process is that most people do not do it.

Writing a thank you note is a small courtesy that gets your name and resume in front of the employer one last time and leaves them with the feeling that you are not only courteous, but made an extra effort your competitors did not think of.

Timing of the Thank You Note

It is a great idea to take the thank you note with you on the day of your interview. After the interview you can go out to your vehicle and with the meeting fresh in your mind, write a sincere thank you for the opportunity to meet with the employer. Attach a fresh copy of your resume to the note with a paper clip and walk it immediately back in to the secretary or receptionist. At the end of the day when the employer is faced with picking the final group of candidates for a second interview, your thank you note will be one more reminder of why you are the best person for the job.

Thank You Letter

There are a few things that you will want to cover in the your Thank You Letter for Interview(s). First of all, the letter should be addressed to the person or persons that you interviewed with. Include their job title(s) and make sure you have the correct spelling of their names. You can do this by asking for their business card or by calling the secretary to get the correct spelling of their name and title.

In the letter, uou should let them know something that authentically impressed you about their organization and summarize your qualifications and how you will fit in. Finish the letter telling them that you will be contacting them in a week or so.

Check out a few Sample Interview Thank You Letters to give you some ideas on wording and structure.

Happy Interviewing!