Job Interview Thank You Letters
I'm always thrilled when someone thanks me for helping them or for giving them advice. I'm not the only one who likes being appreciated - employers like being thanked, too.
The job applicants who make the best impression are the candidates who take the time to say thank you after a job interview. It doesn't take much time to send a quick thank you letter, thank you note, or email. In addition to being polite, a thank you letter is a good way to reiterate your interest in the job and to remind the hiring manager of why you would be an asset to the company.
It's important to say thank you after a job interview and after a second interview as well. It's also important to thank everyone you interviewed with and everyone who assisted with your job search. Here's information on thank you letters including who you should thank and the best way to thank them.
If you're not sure what to write, review a sample thank you letter or two to get some ideas and suggestions. And, if you have a thank you letter you're proud of and you'd like to share it with our site visitors, here's how to submit your letter for consideration.
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Comments
Good reminder of the importance of thank you notes, and of thanking the people who help us along.
Developing a favorite thank you note can save a lot of time, but it’s important to also personalize it for each person you meet. You’d be surprised how often the notes get shared or discussed. It’s ok if they are similar, but it’s not ok to have them identical.
Steve
PerfectJob Software
Thank you notes got me nowhere. I send them out and still nobody ever called me back. Keep sending them–that’s good advice–but don’t be surprised if no one cares that you actually took the time to send one.
I am embarrassed to say I had an interview on July 29th and keep forgetting to send a thank you note. What is worse; send a late thank you or not one at all?
Should a thank you letter (or e-mail) be sent after a phone interview?
Yes, to both questions.
It’s not too late to send a thank you note, especially if you have an email address for the interviewer.
It’s a good idea to send a thank you letter after a phone interview, just like you would after an in-person interview.