Job Interviews

 

Sample Interview Thank-You Letter


Your thank you letter is very important in showing professionalism, continued interest, and follow-up. Use whatever tone is natural for you (but still professional), and seems fitting for the organization, its level of formality, and the individual you spent time with. Always err on the conservative side if you are unsure.   

In general, your thank you should include:

  • Your address
  • Date
  • Interviewer / Company Address
  • Salutation
  • Body copy
    • Paragraph (2 to 4 sentences) of thank you, noting something to call the interviewer’s attention to you
    • Paragraph (2 to 4 sentences) that restates your interest, and how well you fit the position/company requirements
    • Closing paragraph reiterating interest, and responding to any action items or next steps
    • Keep thank you to ONE page
  • Closing
  • Your name (printed and signed)
  • Phone number or email if not already referenced in body copy. 

 

Sample Thank-You Letter:

8211 Harrison Place
Washington, D.C. 20012

April 1, 2006

Ms. Finola Fitch-Lambert
Marketing Director
Magna Import-Exports, Inc.
1700 16th Street, N.W., Suite 305
Washington, D.C. 20012

Dear Ms. Fitch-Lambert:

Thank you for your time today regarding the position of Marketing Associate in your European Accounts Group. Sharing stories about traffic jams in Paris certainly brought back memories of my days working for U.N.E.S.C.O. And while the language and cultural experience was invaluable, I think we both agree we don’t miss the parking headaches and weekly metro strikes!

I would like to express my continued interest in working with you and Magna Import-Exports. As discussed, I am particularly enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with French-speaking customers, in both existing and new accounts. I believe my language background and skills as well as my three years of recent marketing experience at Smith-Montand Enterprises make for an ideal fit.

As requested, I am including the list of references for you to contact regarding my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding next steps in the process.

Sincerely,

Jean-Louis Doe
202-555-9876
JeanDoe@aol_msn_yahoo.com

 

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