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Interview Thank You
Note
Thanking
the interviewer is proper interview etiquette. Sending interview
thank you notes is your last opportunity to reach out to the
interviewer. This article will focus on letter writing tips and also
includes a sample personal thank you letter.
Letter
writing tips
The wording of your
interview thank you note should be sincere. The letter doesn't have
to be long. One page is enough space to include the necessary
information.
The key element of
a thank you note is to reiterate your interest in working for the
organization and to demonstrate you are the perfect candidate.
Mention information that fits job you are interviewing for. That
could be organizational skills, your education and experience, and
your attention to detail.
Sample
personal thank you letter
First
paragraph: Briefly mention the position you
interviewed for and what you learned about the position.
Thank you for
taking the time to meet with me yesterday in connection with the
administrative assistant position. After our conversation, I gleaned
you are looking for an assistant with experience in confidential
record keeping, flawless data entry, and project planning.
Second
paragraph: Expand upon the key attributes mentioned in the
first paragraph.
I am recognized
as the "go to" person in the office who is able to manage
situations with discretion. In addition, I have experience
inputting data into Word Excel spreadsheets with zero error.
Lastly, my project planning includes putting together large
corporate events. By all accounts there is a synchronicity with the
qualifications you seek and my experience.
Third
paragraph: Reiterate your interest in the position,
and close the thank you note with your contact information.
I remain
interested in the position. Please let me know if you are have
additional questions before you make a final decision. You can reach
me at (555) xxx-xxxx.
As you can see, an
interview thank you note is short and concise. You don't want to
overwhelm the reader with a long letter. In a few words, you can
express yourself perfectly.
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