A well-written
thank-you letter will ensure that a good impression from an interview
lasts. It should reconfirm your interest in the organization and
the position, stress the relevant points that will improve your
candidacy, and demonstrate good manners and communication skills.
Use a formal greeting such as Dr., Mr., or Ms since this is a
business communications. Use of a first name is overly personal
at this point. Spell out titles, such as "Vice President:
rather than using "VP". A way to organize your thank
you letter might be:
• Remind
the interviewer of the position you interviewed for and the date
you interviewed.
• Reconfirm
your interest in the position and the organization.
• Remind
the interviewer of one or two of your strongest talents based
upon your impressions of what the employer is seeking.
• Include
your phone number and the best times you can be reached.
• Suggest
further action, such as a second meeting to offer to provide any
additional information that the interviewer might want.
EXAMPLE
Date
Person’s
Name
Person’s Title
Company/Organization Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Dear [Dr.
Mr. Mrs./Ms Person’s Name]:
I would like
to thank you for meeting with me yesterday to discuss my candidacy
for the position of [name of position]. I enjoyed meeting with
you and learning more about your organization and the opportunities
available with [name of company].
I was pleased
to hear about the extensive training program that you have for
new managers. I am looking forward to the possibility of applying
my course work in [name of disciple] in the work environment you
described.
Please feel
free to call me at [telephone #] if I can provide you with any
additional information. Again, thank you for the interview and
your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Your name
