Follow-Up Letters Sample (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

Content of the Thank You Letter

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Thank the person for his or her time, and state your interest (or non-interest) in the job and your

enthusiasm for the organization.

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Whenever possible, say something that will help your interviewer remember you as an individual

from amongst all the candidates:

Addressing a topic of particular interest (to the interviewer or to you) that arose during the

conversation, especially where that topic reflects favorably on your job-related skills (for

example, you talked for 15 minutes about the mountaineering trip you led last summer or your

research on the health care industry); OR:

Addressing an interviewer's specific concern in greater detail than was possible during the

actual interview (for example, the interviewer seemed concerned that you did not have the

quantitative skills necessary for the job); OR:

Re-emphasizing a skill or strength important to that interviewer (for example, the interviewer

showed a particular interest in your research and publications activities).

Other tips

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Ask for your interviewers' business cards, or write down the interviewers' titles and the proper

spelling of their names before leaving the interview site.

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Carefully proof read each letter and have one other person do so, too.

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Print each letter on a high quality linen or bond paper (available at most copy centers), in white, off-

white, cream or light gray, and mail them in matching envelopes.

E-mail vs. U.S. mail – Thank You Letters

In a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers were asked if

thank you letters could be sent by e-mail. Three out of the four employers responding said that an e-

mail thank-you note is acceptable.

Thank You Letter

454 N. Baltimore St

Baltimore, MD 21205

April 2, 2000

Jessica Agency

Recruiting Specialist

ABC International

Any Address

Anywhere, Any state, Any zip

Dear Ms. Agency:

Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the position of Senior Clinical Project Manager with your organization. Your

discussion of upcoming public health trends at ABC International, as well as your expectations of clinical managers, was very

informative and interesting. I am confident that I would make a strong contribution to your staff by increasing the efficiency in

the labs and expanding your research program.

As discussed in our interview, my qualifications that would directly relate to your company include:

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Over four years of broad based experience in the medical field.

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My ability to effectively handle many different projects simultaneously.

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My experience working with Medical Doctors.

Again, thank you for taking the time to consider my candidacy. If there are further questions, please feel free to contact me at

(410) 955-1111 or via email at astudent@jhsph.edu. As we discussed, I look forward to hearing from you the week of May 6,

2002 with your final decision.

Sincerely,

Any Student

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