Thank You Letter
After the interview has been completed and you have had a bit of time to reflect on your performance, what's the next step you should take to help you clinch the job?
A Thank You Letter of course!
- It'll make you stand out from the crowd
- Shows attention to detail and initiative
- A great way to show how much you want the job and will refresh the interviewer's memory of you
How to Write a Thank You Letter
Start by reading this short article Thank You Letters: Guide lines for Writing Thank You Letters by Laura Schneider
Format:
- Full Block – left-aligned, no indents
- Your name and contact info
- Date – write it out – November 13, 2017
- Interviewer's name and contact info
- Greeting – Dear Jack Black:
- 3 paragraphs – short and simple
- Salutation – Sincerely,
Your Assignment
Pick one of the teams you interviewed for (American Eagle, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Target) – strategically, you may pick which on you felt was the best or worst interview
Write a thank you letter – addressed to ONE of the team members who interviewed you
TIP: consult your interview evaluation and use improvements you should make as key points to your letter.
- Get the address to the company online – find the local address!
- Use the first and last name of the person you are writing the letter to
- Don't forget to format correctly and read the article above!
Formatting and Content Suggestions |
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INTROState your intentions in the first sentence |
I appreciated the chance to speak with you last Friday regarding the Program Director position available in your organization. |
BODYReiterate topics which were discussed during the interview and reinforce in the interviewer's mind how hiring you could meet his/her needs |
As we discussed in the interview, I believe my enthusiasm and dedication would be a great fit for the role of mentor and organizer while being Program Director. |
CONCLUSIONClose with good will and remind the interviewer about when and how you will be hearing from them |
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to meeting with you in the near future to discuss any further questions you may have. |
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