Job Interview Thank You Letter Writing Tips

Job interview thank you letter writing tips

The purpose of writing thank you letter is to show your appreciation for the employer who is interviewing you.

1.     Do it and do it quickly.

Plan to send out your thank you letters as soon as possible preferably within one week after your interview. The thank you letter can be sent by email or drop them off the next day and the content should be personal and direct.

2.     Reinforce your interest

By showing how you can benefit the company and the job you are seeking. The purpose of this is to let the employer know that your employment will benefit the company and you will enjoy working with them.

3.     May add content or points not addressed in interviews.

Add extra information that is not stated in your resume and application letter. Your contact information should provide at the end of the letter because most of the employer does not like to look for your resume in the file to find your e-mail address or phone numbers.

4.     Follow three-step process: plan, draft and finalize.

Proofread and edit before you sending out the letter. Typing error, misspelling, or poor construction should be avoided because it will give a negative impression to the person who interviews you. Especially double-check the spelling of the person and name of the employer.

5.     Express appreciation for the interview

Because the person taking the time to meet with you.