How do you write a thank-you letter after an interview?

Thank-You Letter

Direct the letter to the person who interviewed you, if possible.

Keep it short. Send the letter the day of the interview or the next day. DO NOT WAIT! You want to hit them while they are still deciding who to hire!

Say something like, "I wanted to thank you for the opportunity of speaking to me regarding the __________ position. I truly feel that I am the best candidate for the job because ___________________________________.

Thanks again for your time and consideration,

Sincerely,

Your name

Here is more advice:

• Linked to the right is a good summary and sample letter from Resume Edge, a consulting group that rewrites resumes and letters for job hunters.

• One FAQ Farmer offered another opinion (most people would not agree with this): "The only time you should write a thank you letter is if you've decided after the interview that the position isn't what you're looking for. Of course, that's if you 'know' the interview went well for you. Tell them the reasons why, thank them for their time and that you wish them the best."

• I would always follow-up with a thank you letter when I am interested in the position. As a matter of fact, not many candidates do, and this is to your benefit. You can also use it to re-emphasize why you are qualified i.e. "...after speaking to you, I feel even more confident in my ability to do the job..." Use the thank you letter as a tool that reinforces or clears up any doubts the employer might had have of you. And don't forget to actually thank them for their time. Of the skills are actually what is going to get you the job, but I've been in situations where I was one of two applicants, and my thank you letter tipped the scale my way.

Answer

I would always send a thank you letter, even if you are not interested in that specific position. You never know when you may be back before that person for a different position or interviewing at that company with a different person who consults the other person for an opinion on you.

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