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Thank you letters. Post-Interview . Purposes. To thank interviewer for his/her time To reinforce the fact that you want the job Include your JIST card for a reminder of your qualifications!. Typed, Handwritten, or Email. Typed is more formal Preferred option, if you are not sure
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Thank you letters Post-Interview
Purposes • To thank interviewer for his/her time • To reinforce the fact that you want the job • Include your JIST card for a reminder of your qualifications!
Typed, Handwritten, or Email • Typed is more formal • Preferred option, if you are not sure • Hand-written is more personal • Consider the personality of the business • Smaller businesses will appreciate the personal touch • Email is fastest way to get message delivered • Appropriate ONLY if you know decision will be made same day as your interview
Time • Follow-up promptly • Within 24 hours of interview
Format • Typical business format • Heading • Inside address • Formal salutation • Formal closure • Signature
Structure • Intro paragraph • Thank interviewer for taking time to meet with you • Mention interest in the job • Show your enthusiasm for the job
Structure • Body paragraph(s) • Reasons why you are a good candidate for the job • List specific skills • Mention anything that you didn’t bring up in interview that you thought was important afterward • Another chance to make a good impression
Structure • Closing Paragraph • Reiterate your appreciation for being considered for the job • End on positive note • “I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon”