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Sample Interview Thank You Letter

by Thad Peterson

Monster Staff Writer

It's often said that once you get your foot in the door for an interview, anything is possible. But

after you've left, you can also do wonders by composing a good thank‐you letter. It's best to

follow up by emailing the person or people you spoke with by the end of the next business day,

so you're still somewhat fresh in their mind.

Make sure to incorporate points the interviewer discussed. This shows you were intently

listening to him and understand the company's needs ‐‐ a habit most employers value. Of

course, you'll need to customize your letter, but here's one example of what a thank‐you note

might look like:

Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me yesterday. It was great to learn more about

Johnson Associates. The company has an exciting mission and, from what I saw, a great team of

employees.

I wanted to follow up on a few points from our discussion about the administrative assistant

position.

You had expressed that the person who fills this opening will need to be able to juggle multiple

tasks. This is a challenge I've faced throughout my career. In my current position at the Jackson

Corp., I handle all scheduling for the executive team, prepare all presentations for the CEO, CFO

and director of sales, and handle a constant stream of requests coming from throughout the

firm. My ability to prioritize and multitask has made me successful in my current job, and my

references will attest to this.

You also made it clear that the person in this job will need to be a good judge of character and

be able to handle delicate interpersonal matters with a soft touch. Again, I'm well‐versed at

working with an array of strong personalities and nimbly handling touchy interpersonal

matters. I also have a knack for putting people at ease, even when they are in the midst of

tense situations. I realize how important this quality can be in an administrative assistant.

After meeting with you and the Johnson Associates team, I walked away enthusiastic about the

company and feeling that I'm an ideal match for the opening you're trying to fill. I hope you will

not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns that need to be addressed. I

look forward to speaking with you again soon.

Sincerely,

Donna Merloni

Sample Interview Thank You Letter