Ten Top Tips On Writing Thank-You Notes printable pdf download

Ten Top Tips on Writing

Thank– you Notes

1. Send a thank you note within 24 hours or 48 hours at the latest.

2. It is preferable to send a thank you note via US postal mail, not e-mail.

3. You can use either a note card (nothing too cute) or resume paper for your thank you note.

4. Send a thank you note to everyone you met with, not just the main hiring person.

5. Be sure to check the spelling in your thank you note, spelling errors do not leave a great impression.

6. Use the thank you note to underline anything that was discussed during the interview you want to

remind them of, or to add anything you left out, that was important.

7. Make sure the thank you note actually thanks them for taking the time to meet with you.

8. Use the thank you note to reiterate your interest in working for their organization/company.

9. Thank you notes show your ability to communicate in writing effectively.

10. Sending a thank you note is the most often overlooked piece of advice ~ don’t ignore it, it may assist

you in getting the job!

Sample Thank– you Notes:

Thank you note sent after an interview for a job or internship:

Dear Mr. Smith:

Thank you for the opportunity to interview yesterday for the Sales Trainee position. I enjoyed

meeting you and learning more about Davis Enterprises. You have a fine staff and a sophisticated

approach to marketing.

Your organization appears to be growing in a direction which parallels my interests and career

goals. The interview with you and your staff confirmed my initial positive impressions of Davis

Enterprises, and I want to reiterate my strong interest in working for you. As I mentioned in the

interview, my prior experience in operating office equipment plus my training in communication would

enable me to progress steadily through your training program and become a productive member of your

sales team.

Again, thank you for your consideration. If you need any additional information from me, please

feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Bob Jones

Center for Career Development

53 W. Stevens St. ♦ 337-6616 ♦ career@gettysburg.edu ♦

Ten Top Tips On Writing Thank-You Notes