THANK-YOU/FOLLOW-UP LETTERS
Within 24 to 48 hours after your job interview, send the person(s) who interviewed you a thank-you note.
According to surveys with employers, only 4-5 out of 10 job seekers send a thank-you letter, and often that
follow-up has meant the difference between being hired and not being hired for two very similar
candidates. Although emailed thank-you notes have become more acceptable, employers appear to
prefer mailed thank-you letters. A typical thank-you note will look like this:
1
st
paragraph: Thank the employer for their time interviewing you.
2
nd
paragraph: Tell the employer how excited you are about the job and how you would be a
good fit: talk about how you will contribute to their business and what you propose to do.
3
rd
paragraph: Tell the employer where you can be reached and that you look forward to hearing
from them soon.
SAMPLE THANK-YOU LETTER:
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1701 Broadway Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 555-1234
January 10, 2002
Mr. Brian Johnson
Manager, Human Resources
Allison Fay Productions
9876 Main Street, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98004
Dear Mr. Johnson:
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to interview with you yesterday for the position of
Administrative Assistant. I enjoyed meeting with you and your staff, and having the chance to learn more
about the details of the position and about Allison Fay Productions.
I am extremely interested in joining your organization. I was very impressed with your company, and I
believe that my education, experience, and skills will allow me to contribute to Allison Fay Productions in a
positive manner. I have some ideas of how I can make immediate contributions to your team.
I look forward to hearing from you very soon, and I hope that my candidacy receives positive
consideration. Please contact me if I can provide additional information. Again, thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
Jane Smith
