Some people think that a thank you letter following the job interview is a sign of being desperate for the job position you hold. However, research shows potential employers are often more than happy to receive thank you letters. Most potential employees do not even bother to write a thank you letter. So do the math, because such a letter could help differentiate you from other candidates for the job position.
Research indicates that it doesn't matter if thank you letters are handwritten or typed. It is recommended that you send the letter within twenty four hours after the interview. A thank you letter should not be sent in email format.
The content of your letter should be in simple format, just as anything else sent to time consumed employers, such as the format of a cover letter or job resume. Of course, thank the interviewer for his/her time and consideration. When writing your letter, try to think of something new about the company you learned while at the job interview, to show your genuine interest and that you were paying attention.
Tailor your thank you letter to the individual job interview. During the interview, you were supposed to focus on what you could do for the company. At the end of your letter, you could offer a refresher on the memory or better yet think of something else that you could contribute to the company. Of course, remember to ensure that your thank you letter is short and simple, as potential employers not only do not have all day to read it, but are also unlikely to believe a long flattering letter of your everlasting love for the company.
All in all, a thank you letter is a great way to differentiate yourself from the other employers, and if done correctly sending one could be the difference between whether or not you get the job.
http://www.quintcareers.com/thank_you_letters.html
Great post! A lot of times people forget about how important sending thank you notes after the job interview is. It could be the deciding factor that gets you the job!
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting post. I am in a soroity and I know that for certain events or when the other greek life comes out to support use we always send a thank you. I feel like whether it is the work place or everyday life it is something that people remember. And like Kristina said "it could be the deciding factor that gets you the job," or in my case whether the greeks continue to support us. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGood job, Laura.
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