Thank-You Notes

After each interview, business etiquette calls for a thank-you note on the same day as your interview. Ask for the interviewer’s email address, whether it was an in-person or virtual consultation. Once you are done with the interview, take a minute to sit down and make a few notes about the experience. This will help you customize your thank-you note to each interviewer. You want to avoid sending a template/generic thank-you note to multiple interviewers you met; make it timely, personal, short, and well-written. Check out our blog for more information on how to make your thank-you note stand out.

Thank-You Note Checklist

• Keep it to 3-5 sentences.
• Thank the interviewer first.
• Express enthusiasm.
• Reinforce an idea or address any unresolved questions.
• Reiterate your expertise and interest.
• Personalize it. Highlight a key point from your interview that will make the interviewer remember you.
• Check for spelling and punctuation errors.
• Send the thank-you note via email to ensure timely delivery.

Example:

February 13, XXXX

Dear Ms. Jobs,

Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you yesterday. I enjoyed talking with you and Mr. Troutman about the future of Heartland Candies and my possible future there. The visit has increased my interest in the marketing position we discussed and assured me of my ability to provide you with an immediate contribution.

Thank you again for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Tammy Trojan