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Thank You Letters
The Art of Follow Up After a Job Interview
Workshop Overview
 Who to thank
 How to follow up
 When to move on
Before You Leave the Interview
 Ask about next steps
 Timeline for decision
 Request a business card
Make Notes After the Interview
 Interviewer names and job titles
 Questions asked and your answers
 Concerns/Interests of each interviewer
When to Follow Up
Send a thank you note to each interviewer
within 24 hours of the interview
 Stand out from the crowd
 Confirm your interest in the job
 Show good manners and communication skills
90% of Employers Agree
Who Should Get a Thank You
 EVERYONE who interviewed you
 Use your notes to create personalized thank-you notes
Ways to Send a Thank You
Email
Typed Letter
Handwritten Letter
Ways to Send a Thank You
Email
is usually
best
Why Email vs Letter?
 Fast response
 Check spelling and formatting
 Attach links or documents
 Easier to customize
 Same letter to all
 Sending letter too late
 Being too casual
 Getting Names/Job duties wrong
 Writing an essay
 Sounding pushy or apologetic
Thank You Email Tips
 Use same email address as for application
 Do NOT use your work email
 Leave To field blank until email is proofed
 Job Title and Thank You in Subject line
 Use formal business language
Thank You Email Content
 Include Interview date and thanks
 What sparked their interest
 Customize and match keywords to job
 Why you are best candidate
 Next steps
3 Parts to Thank You Note
 1st Paragraph
Express thanks and reinforce your fit
 2nd Paragraph
Give examples from topics discussed in interview
 3rd Paragraph
Confirm interest, attach additional information
Email Thank You Example
When to Mail a Thank You Letter
Build on interview rapport/connection
Employer is small-values personal touch
Employer is formal or traditional
Hiring decision time 2+weeks away
Thank You Letter Sample 2
Dear [Interviewer Name],
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk yesterday. It was a
pleasure to have the opportunity to learn even more about
[Company] and the position. Im very excited about the prospect
of a potential career with the [specific team].
For me, [Company Name], is about developing meaningful
relationships [company value]. I think its rare to find a company
whose [asset] truly reflect its values and mission so closely.
Again, I appreciate the opportunity to have shared my background
and interest in [position] with you. I think my experience with
[industry, skill, or product] aligns perfectly with what your team is
looking for, and I hope to prove that. Thank you, and I hope well
be in touch soon!
Sincerely,
Signature (if mailing letter)
Name
When You Dont Ace the Interview
Send an Influence Email  in 24 hours
Address doubts and dismiss concerns
Emphasize your qualifications
Explain how youre a good fit
How Often to Follow Up After an Interview
3 STRIKES RULE
 Follow up by email
 If no response, follow up once more by email or call
 Still no response? Move on
 Remember NO means

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Interview Thank You Letters

  • 1. Thank You Letters The Art of Follow Up After a Job Interview
  • 2. Workshop Overview Who to thank How to follow up When to move on
  • 3. Before You Leave the Interview Ask about next steps Timeline for decision Request a business card
  • 4. Make Notes After the Interview Interviewer names and job titles Questions asked and your answers Concerns/Interests of each interviewer
  • 5. When to Follow Up Send a thank you note to each interviewer within 24 hours of the interview
  • 6. Stand out from the crowd Confirm your interest in the job Show good manners and communication skills
  • 8. Who Should Get a Thank You EVERYONE who interviewed you Use your notes to create personalized thank-you notes
  • 9. Ways to Send a Thank You Email Typed Letter Handwritten Letter
  • 10. Ways to Send a Thank You Email is usually best
  • 11. Why Email vs Letter? Fast response Check spelling and formatting Attach links or documents Easier to customize
  • 12. Same letter to all Sending letter too late Being too casual Getting Names/Job duties wrong Writing an essay Sounding pushy or apologetic
  • 13. Thank You Email Tips Use same email address as for application Do NOT use your work email Leave To field blank until email is proofed Job Title and Thank You in Subject line Use formal business language
  • 14. Thank You Email Content Include Interview date and thanks What sparked their interest Customize and match keywords to job Why you are best candidate Next steps
  • 15. 3 Parts to Thank You Note 1st Paragraph Express thanks and reinforce your fit 2nd Paragraph Give examples from topics discussed in interview 3rd Paragraph Confirm interest, attach additional information
  • 16. Email Thank You Example
  • 17. When to Mail a Thank You Letter Build on interview rapport/connection Employer is small-values personal touch Employer is formal or traditional Hiring decision time 2+weeks away
  • 18. Thank You Letter Sample 2 Dear [Interviewer Name], Thank you so much for taking the time to talk yesterday. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to learn even more about [Company] and the position. Im very excited about the prospect of a potential career with the [specific team]. For me, [Company Name], is about developing meaningful relationships [company value]. I think its rare to find a company whose [asset] truly reflect its values and mission so closely. Again, I appreciate the opportunity to have shared my background and interest in [position] with you. I think my experience with [industry, skill, or product] aligns perfectly with what your team is looking for, and I hope to prove that. Thank you, and I hope well be in touch soon! Sincerely, Signature (if mailing letter) Name
  • 19. When You Dont Ace the Interview Send an Influence Email in 24 hours Address doubts and dismiss concerns Emphasize your qualifications Explain how youre a good fit
  • 20. How Often to Follow Up After an Interview 3 STRIKES RULE Follow up by email If no response, follow up once more by email or call Still no response? Move on Remember NO means