Thank You Letters
Only 5% of job seekers send a thank-you letter after
being interviewed, yet this ia a crucial step in obtaining a job. Most
employers consider a thank-you letter a courtesy. It sets you apart
from the rest of the interviewees. Sometimes a manager can be wavering
between two people. A thanko-you letter can make a diffference in
you getting the job verses you not getting the job.
Your letter can be typed or handwritten. It really does
not matter as long as you send one. If the company culture dictates
sending an e-mail or if they are going to be hiring soon then it is
fine to send an e-mail, but follow up with a hard copy thank-you
letter. If you want to add a personal touch send a handwritten
thank-you card.
A sample interview thank-you letter can be found at http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_thank-you_letters.html
It is fine to use the basic structure and maybe even a couple of key
phrases. However, it is best not to use a word-for-word thank you
letter. The employer could recognize it and not be impressed.
You should send a thank-you letter within 24 hours of
the interview. One should be sent to each person you interviewed with.
It can be basically the same letter with one or two sentences changed.
if there is a point that you did not make or you did not make so well,
now is the time to repeat it and reinforce it. You can use the thank
you letter to repair any damage that might have been done in your
interview.
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