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Job Seeker
| Writing a thank you letter to a
potential employer is another way of increasing your chances for employment. A thank
you letter serves several important purposes: |
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It functions as a
reminder of your presence as a viable candidate for the job.
It demonstrates initiative, follow through, and allows you to demonstrate your written
communication skills.
It is another opportunity to reinforce your strengths or overcome perceived objections
during the interview.
It is a form of public relations and should be written after every interview.
It leaves a positive impression and encourages referrals that may prove important in the
future.
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| Below are some guidelines for
writing a thank you letter (Note: The thank you letter should always be sent within two
days of the interview.) |
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Be Accurate.
Check for spelling errors and grammatical mistakes before sending the letter.
Be Brief.
It should be no more than one page long (a half a page if possible).
It should be concise and to the point.
It should be easy to read with simply and clearly stated ideas.
Be Purposeful.
Thank the interviewer for their time, effort, and information learned regarding the
position.
Reiterate the information learned during the interview and how your skills and
professional experience relate back to the position and company's needs.
Ideas should flow freely from one point to the next, utilizing transition sentences and
paragraph breaks.
Express your enthusiasm regarding the position and your interest in the company.
Ensure that the company and interviewer names are spelled correctly and all job titles are
accurate.
Whenever possible, ask at least one other person to review the letter and give
constructive criticism. |
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