Thankyou

After an interview, it is important to make sure the interviewer still knows you are interested in the position. So, to show them you do, and to show your appreciation for their time, it is a good idea to send them a thank you letter. But what do you put in it? Keep reading to find out.

1. Send a note as soon as possible after the interview. Send it the same day, if possible, and certainly within a few days. A separate note should be sent to each person who interviewed you.

2. Be sure to spell all names correctly. The purpose of this note is to reinforce the positive contact with the people who took time to meet with you. To confirm the spelling of their name if you didn't get a business card, try calling their secretary or the company receptionist.

3. Match the tone of your note to the tone of the interview. If it had a formal tone, or a relaxed tone, form your letter accordingly. If you feel you left something unsaid or unclear, make up for it in your thank you letter. Since you have more control over the content of the letter than you did of the interview, take advantage of the opportunity.

4. Make your letter personal, individualizing each one to fit the interviewer. Don't use statements that may sound impersonal, insincere, or like a letter you send out after every interview. You might refer to something that came up in your discussion, helping to emphasize the contact that you made. If the interviewer took particular interest in something you brought up, send them a related article, a copy of that publication you were in, or samples of your work. Make sure to add anything in your letter that reminds them of the unique qualities you have to offer.