Job Interview Thank You Note
July 30, 2008
At the conclusion of the interview, you must send a thank you letter to the interviewer within 24 hours. Job seekers are advised to send thank you letter or note in nearly every career book. You may be surprised to find out that only 5 percent of job applicants send a thank you letter to the interviewer. Sending this note is a simple but fundamental task. Employers will be delighted to accept your thank you note. It is a form of politeness that you can give to your employer. You can distinguish yourself from other applicants by the sending of a thank you note and it will also show that you are very much interested in the job.
You may well increase your chances of obtaining the job by sending this note as it will impress your potential employer. A little note can make a big difference. A thank you note is a simple gesture that people often forget to perform. It may well also show that you really need the job.
If for whatever reason you decide that you do not want the job, a thank you note can help you to withdraw the application politely. The note can be a simple handwritten piece or a typed business letter. Some people recommend a typed business letter but studies have shown that it really does not matter. The essential thing is sending the letter. Write a letter that is tailored to the rapport that you had established with the interviewer during the interview.
If your rapport dictates a personal touch then you should send a handwritten thank you note. If you are interviewed by several people in a panel then it is important to send a thank you note to each one. Write one thank you note and send copies of it to each individual. This is the best approach, as it will save you having to think of something different to say in each note.
Sending an emailed thank you note often depends upon the company?s culture. If emails are the usual form of communication within the company then your decision of sending an emailed thank you note is correct. Personally delivering a thank you note to the interviewer will definitely make a very good impression and if you want to make an even better impression, personalize it.
Carefully check that there are no spelling or grammatical errors in the thank you note before you send it. Spelling mistakes may be an annoyance to the interviewer. Even taking into account a successful interview, a poorly written note will definitely reduce the chance of winning the job. A note also demonstrates your writing skills so take extreme care whilst writing it. Ask someone to check your letter before sending it off. By doing this, any mistakes can be corrected.
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