“THANK YOU” EMAIL

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Your Contact Information

(copied from your resume)

Initial Paragraph – Express appreciation for the opportunity to be interviewed,

while conveying your enthusiasm. Refer to the position for which you were

making application and when you interviewed. It is optimal if you are able to state

“yesterday” or even “this morning” or “this afternoon,” since, ideally, you should

write this email within 24 hours.

Mention one or two areas that were discussed in the interview that were of prime

interest regarding the position, or information that was enlightening or beneficial.

At some point in the letter, make a specific statement reiterating that you would

like the position (of course, if this is the case) and describe how you could be an

asset to the organization.

Last Paragraph – Close by indicating that you look forward to the results of the

interview or that you will contact them in a week to check the results (or whatever

time frame you mentioned at the interview). Also remember to express your

Your name typed

Director of Human Resources

Boulder Computers, Inc.

Dear Ms. Johnson:

position. After our meeting, I am more convinced than ever that I could contribute

to the success of your accounting staff by meeting their HR needs.

I was very interested in your comments about a retirement advisement program

for your employees. As we discussed yesterday, I’ve had success with developing

and implementing similar programs, so I’d be particularly excited by the challenge

to innovate and deliver such a program.

again. Thank you for your time and positive consideration.

“THANK YOU” EMAIL

CHECKLIST

Your Contact Information

(copied from your resume)

Today’s Date

Interviewer’s Name

Interviewer’s Job Title

___ 2. Refer to the position for which you were interviewing and when you interviewed

(hopefully you are able to state “this morning” or “yesterday” since you should

write this letter within 24 hours.)

___ 3. Mention the strong qualifications or background you have that will enable you to

perform the necessary duties entailed in the job description.

___4. If there were qualifications or areas that appeared weak during the

interview, try to dispel them. Point out how your strong points address the

position and describe how you could be an asset to the organization.

___ 7. Close the letter by indicating that you look forward to the results of the interview

and that you will contact them in a week to follow up (or re-iterate whatever time

frame you mentioned at the interview).

___ 8. In the closing paragraph remember to express your thanks.