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Interview Thank You Letter Tips
SaiCareers.com
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:
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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