Do you really need to send a thank you letter after an interview?

Learning to say thank you attending an interview is one crucial step that candidate misses. In a very competitive market like the employment industry, there is at least over 100 hundred application for each job role.

In fact, during a certain vacancy for a role, we had over 500 CV submitted for that same role yet the company we were recruiting for only wanted to hire 1 person for that role.

This shows how competitive the labor market is.

You can do a lot of things to succeed at an interview. You can come in well prepared, do exceptionally well but like other interviewees, you need to go one step above others if you are really want to get the job.

So what is this one thing that you can do that can place you one step above the competitors and leave a better third impression with the interviewer?

Sending a thank you letter!

Sending a thank you letter may not get you the placement if you did bad at an interview but might be a good idea if you want to enforce the good impression you already created during the interview.

And in this article, I am going to show you share with you tips to write the perfect thank you letter. If you do not want to learn how to write one which I will advise you to, you can simply download the template at the end of this article.

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7 Tips to Write the Perfect Thank You Letter After An Interview

Sending a thank you follow up letter can shift the interview in your favor so make sure you follow these 10 tips to make your thank you letter more effective.

You should make sure you send your letter within 48 hours following the interview. Anything more and it Always address a thank-you letter to a specific individual, not just the general title “HR of Personnel.” Be sure name is spelled correctly. Make sure the tone of your thank-you letter is official. It should be printed on the same paper stock as your resume or send it from the same email address you used when applying for the job. Make each thank you letter unique. Even when you have a template, w each thank-you letter separately. The letter should highlight what was discussed in your interview, why you are qualified for the role and reinstate your continuing interest. Make sure you point out the most relevant skills you have that matches the job role Use short paragraph. Make sure you cut to the chase as soon as possible. Anything above 3 paragraphs is too long Spell check. I can’t stress this enough. Make sure someone proofread your letter before sending it.

How To Send Your Thank You Letter

There are different ways to send your thank you letter. The method you use will depend on what information you have but the four popular way to send your thank you letter according to this survey will be:

Email- This is the preferred method for today free and fastest. Treat it the same way you would have if you were sending a hand-written note. Use your official email address and sign off properly. Phone call- Most especially if you are privileged to have the phone number. You can use this technique if you have had contact before the interview or the interviewer was willing to share their phone number. Make sure you do not call during off working hour and avoid the temptation of sending a text message. If you call twice and missed, let it go Handwritten notes – I doubt if I will ever get one of these in this present age Social media – Use LinkedIn and only rarely use other media if that was how you were contacted in the first place Text messages- Should be the last resort.

SAMPLE THANK-YOU LETTER

Your Address

Date.

(Use specific individual’s name)

Employer’s Address

Dear Name,

FIRST PARAGRAPH. Thank the interviewer for meeting with you. Express your enthusiasm about gaining employment in the organization.

SECOND PARAGRAPH. Reiterate your qualifications for and continuing interest in the position. Include any personal skills you forgot to mention during your interview. Emphasize a particular skill or accomplishment that would make you an asset as an employee.

CLOSING PARAGRAPH(S). Briefly thank the interviewer again for consideration. Express confidence in your ability to perform well in the organization. State that you look forward to hearing from the interviewer.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Your name(typed)

Free Sample Template of A Thank You Letter

4 Beachland Estate

Arepo

September 28, 2016

Adam Maxwell

Head of HR

Unified Management Company

6 Billingsway, Drive

Dear Mr. Adam,

I want to thank you for interviewing me yesterday for the role of a Customer Service Representative. I was very impressed with the description you provided of your organization, and I am very excited about the prospect of working for you.

My qualifications are well-matched with the position we discussed, and I have a real interest in this area of work.My experience specifically telemarketing and the good interpersonal skills I possess are among my strongest attributes. They would certainly enable me to make a valuable contribution to the Unified Management Company.

Again, thank you for the interview and your consideration. I am eager to have an opportunity of working on your staff. I look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to call me at 08029074518 if you have any further questions.

Sincerely

Emmanuel Gbogboye

Download the thank you follow up interview letter

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Conclusion

Follow the above tips to write a sample thank-you letter that is effectively and place you one step ahead of other candidates competing for the same role.

Has a thank you letter ever changed your mind during the hiring process?