Saying Thank You after the Job Interview

One very important step that many people forget is saying thank you after your job interview. This one step may be the point that makes you the right person for the job. Sending a thank you or saying thank you can make you stand out after the interviewer has seen several people that seem right for the position. Make sure you send the thank you after your interview.

Saying thank you is polite and definitely on the list of professional etiquette. After a job interview send a thank you to the interviewer. Before the age of technology, everyone send letters. However, in this current technological age, sending an email is just as polite and appropriate.

When sending your thank you email, stay professional at all times throughout the document. Make an email to be remembered. Praise and pats on the back will go a long way. Make certain that you mention how great the company is.

Make sure you address the interviewer as Mr. or Ms. Even if the interviewer insisted on you allowing them to call them by their first name during the interview. Keep your professionalism by addressing the email as Mr. or Mrs.

Along with thanking the interview for the interview throw in a few facts about what makes the company great. Convey your interest in the job and how nice you and the company would fit together. Although you are writing an email and would like to rehash the interview, don’t.  keep it brief and concise.

You can also include a few facts, if applicable. For instance, it was nice to see the office expansion or the company sales numbers impressed you or where impressive.

Mention expectations you have with the company. For example, “I look forward to meeting the team”

Close out professional, use sincerely. If you need help with professional writing or business writing there are several terrific websites you can access, this is one great site for help. http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/BusLetter_Block.html

Remember don’t ever use slang.

Thank you letters for interviews are a nice way of putting your toe in the door and may be the one thing that makes you stand out from the pack and get the position you are after.

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