Kim Sprecher
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| Career Development Thank You Notes What is a Thank You Letter? The thank you letter is a brief note of appreciation which a job seeker should routinely send to an interviewer within a day after being interviewed. Such a letter provides a welcome personal touch, but unfortunately is largely underutilized by most job seekers. Since so few job applicants take the time to write thank you letters, doing so can help you stand out from the crowd. In some instances, sending a well thought out thank you letter may be one of the factors which leads to your being offered a job. If nothing else, sending a thank you letter demonstrates to your prospective employer that you are courteous, thoughtful, and a well mannered individual. When Else Should You Send a Thank You Letter? It is a good idea to send thank you letters to everyone who has assisted you in any way with your job search or with any aspect of the career exploration process. By doing so, you are not only saying thanks, but are keeping yourself fresh in the minds of those who may be in the best position to help as your job search progresses. Individuals could include: § Individuals who have referred you to an employer; § Individuals who interviewed you for employment; § Individuals who offered you a position; § Individuals who rejected you for employment; § Individuals who provided you with general information; § Individuals who wrote letters of recommendation for you. What to Include When sending a thank you letter to an interviewer, first and foremost, offer the interviewer a sincere thanks for his/her time and interest. Let him/her know that the interview has reaffirmed your interest in, and enthusiasm for, the position, and that you are confident that there is a good fit between your skills and experience and the needs of the organization. If you neglected to discuss some of your qualifications during the interview, the thank you letter is a golden opportunity to bring them to the interviewers attention. Close your letter with a final thank you. Sending Your Thank You Letter Although some job seekers favor hand written thank you notes, the most professional approach, as with your resume and cover letter, is to type or print your thank you letter on 100% cotton fiber paper.
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