Thank You Letters

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Thank You Letters
OVERVIEW
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You should send a thank you letter after any professional contact has been made. Whether you are
writing to express your appreciation for being given a job interview or an informational interview, a thank
you letter is essential in your job search.
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A thank you email may be preferred to ensure your note is received quickly while hiring decisions are
being made. Thank you notes should be brief and personalized.
Employers tell us they not only appreciate a well-crafted and sincere thank you; they often expect one.
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A good letter sets you apart from the other candidates and can influence a hiring decision in your favor.
sample
500 El Camino Real, Mail Box 1042
Santa Clara. CA 95053
January 5, 20XX
Express your
Restate ideas
appreciation for
Ms. Patricia Smith
or examples
the time and
Editor
you shared in
consideration
PC Publication
the interview
given to you by
110 Main St reet
that were well
the interviewer.
Nashua, OH 03061
received. This
helps the
Dear Ms. Smith:
interviewer
remember you.
I want to thank you for interviewing me yesterday for the Assistant Editor
position. I enjoyed meeting you and learning more exciting information about your
organization.
My enthusiasm for the position and my interest in working for PC Publication
were strengthened as a result of our meeting. I am confident that my education
and experience, especially my year as editor of Santa Clara University’s literary
magazine, The Santa Clara Review, fit nicely with the job requirements. I have also
Reiterate your
worked with the Society of Women Engineers to put together a quarterly newsletter
interest in the
that goes out to engineering alumni and current students.
position. Tell them
specifically what
I would like to reiterate my strong interest in the position and in working with you.
impressed you
The Assistant Editor position is the ideal opportunity that I seek. Please feel free to
about the
call me at (925) 123-4567 if I can provide you with any additional
position and
information. Otherwise, I will call you on Friday to check on the status of the search.
organization.
Again, thank you for the interview and consideration.
Remember that
your letter is
Sincerely,
additional
evidence of your
(Your signature)
communication and
writing ability.
Tamara Joyner
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
408-554-4421
scu.edu/careercenter

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