Step 4: Writing a Great Thank You Letter
Job searching not only include resumes and interviews, but also involves other activities to ensure that you get the job you want.
An interview should never be considered as the end process of job searching. It is also important to write an interview Thank You Letter.
Writing a thank you letter after an interview can leave a positive impression with an employer and will distinguish you from other candidates. The employer will remember you and it can help the employer make a final hiring decision in your favor.
Don’t forget to address the thank you letter to the individual that interviewed you. Be sure also that you spell the name correctly and be sure that you use the right title.
Thank the interviewer for giving you a chance to interview with him/her and for taking time out of his/her day to meet with you. It would be best to send the letter within 48 hours following the interview.
It is good practice to keep the thank you letter brief and straight to the point.
Mention within the letter the highlights of the interview and any possible skills, qualifications, or availability that you forgot to mention during the interview.
By doing this, the hiring manager will be able to recall who you are and what you had to say.
Remember, a good resume leads to an interview, but a simple thank you letter and follow up may just be the professionalism the hiring manager is looking for that will land you the job.
