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Interview Thank You Letter Tips
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It is no secret that marketers use persuasive follow-up communications to boost sales revenues. Job seekers, too, can use the same strategy to their advantage. In the annals of the employment world, many [job search] success stories can be attributed to a very simple tool: a thank you letter. Yes, a thank you letter sent right after an interview can create a positive impression on interviewers, often resulting in the much wanted job offer. A thank you letter reassures the hiring manager about your continued interest, provides you yet another opportunity to ask for the job (or the next interview), and also allows you to restate your strengths persuasively.

Despite the inherent simplicity and potential benefits, it is very surprising that many job seekers still don’t resort to such a simple method for getting an edge over the competition. Those that do send thank you letters often use generic documents that do little to market them.

While writing a thank you letter, keep the following tips in mind:

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Proofread carefully
Just like your
resume and cover letter, the thank you letter also needs to be proofread very carefully. While a resume and cover letter may give the first impression, a thank you letter might be your last -- not in any way less important than the first. Don’t let this opportunity slip because of some minr (oh, you noticed … it should have been minor) typo. Get the point? Anyone can make mistakes.

Re-state your selling points
While writing the thank you letter, re-summarize your strongest selling points for the interviewer. This will refresh their memory and also give you a competitive advantage over candidates who did not send a thank you note

Personalize the thank you note
Well, this is absolutely important. You must make references to the interview conversation. This demonstrates how attentive you were and also helps the interviewer re-connect with you.

Re-express your enthusiasm and interest for the job/company
Make an effort to write about how enthusiastic you are about the company and the position (without sounding desperate).

Don’t forget to thank every interviewer
Yes, you must send a thank you letter to every person you met during the interview process. And, please it is very important to send personalized thank you notes. Imagine, if the interviewers reconvened only to find that you sent the same thank you letter to all of them.

Politely ask for the job or follow-up step (e.g. next interview)
Don’t forget to ask for the job (or the next interview).

Send right after interview
Send the thank you letter on the same day, preferably by snail mail.

Related Information:
Sample Thank You Letter


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