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Thank You Letter

Ryerson Career Development and Employment Centre

WHEN TO SEND ONE?

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Immediately following an interview or information interview, while the

conversation is still fresh in your mind (preferably within 24-48 hours

after)

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After receiving a job offer, a rejection, or upon leaving a job

WHY SHOULD YOU SEND ONE?

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It expresses your thoughtfulness and appreciation

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Few people send thank you letters; therefore, if you do, the employer is more likely to remember

you

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It is a way to reiterate and highlight your strengths and qualifications to the employer, as the

employer may not remember well after going through a long list of candidates

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You can build on strengths of the interview and emphasize the match between you and the job,

especially now that you know more about the job and the company

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It might be the last chance to market yourself well to the employer

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You may be able to rectify/clarify something that did not go well during the interview

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It is an opportunity to restate your interest and enthusiasm for the position, and it puts you on

top of the employer's list of candidates

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It is another chance to show how well you can communicate with the employer, especially using

literary skills

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It could assist in building a positive relationship with the employer as well as resulting in a job

offer

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A letter in response to a termination or rejection might result in a recommendation or

consideration for a future position

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE WRITING A THANK YOU LETTER

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It should be a formal and professional business-like letter with absolutely no slang or acronyms

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It should be addressed to a specific individual, and be sure to spell out the name correctly

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Proofread it several times yourself and have a few other individuals proofread it before you send

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Customization is vital as opposed to sending a generic letter which can ruin the positive

impression you are trying to make

Career Development & Employment Centre

Telephone: 416-979-5177

Ryerson University

E-mail:

career@ryerson.ca

POD 60, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3

Website:

Thank You Letter

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