A simple thank you note may be the final ingredient that sets you apart and seals a job offer. Here is a list of thank you writing tips you may find helpful:
• As your interview is coming to a close, be sure to ask the interviewer(s) for their business card(s) so you have the correct spelling of their name, title, and contact info.
• Handwrite your thank you note and mail within 24 hours.
• It will depend on the formality of the institution and interviewer as to whether you write ‘Dear John:’ or ‘Dear Mr. Smith:’ when writing your thank you. Follow your instinct on this, but if in doubt, it’s always better to air on the side of being too formal as opposed to being too casual.
• If you interview with multiple people at a company, do not send them all the exact same thank you (assume they will be shared). Customize each note by referencing something that came up in your conversation with each person.
• I like flat notes, as they give you a little extra room to write as opposed to folded notes. Personalized flat notes are available online from various companies; type ‘personalized flat note cards’ into Google for a list of results. I highly recommend Swanky Paper (www.swankypaper.com) – great customer service, high quality product.
• As your interview is coming to a close, be sure to ask the interviewer(s) for their business card(s) so you have the correct spelling of their name, title, and contact info.
• Handwrite your thank you note and mail within 24 hours.
• It will depend on the formality of the institution and interviewer as to whether you write ‘Dear John:’ or ‘Dear Mr. Smith:’ when writing your thank you. Follow your instinct on this, but if in doubt, it’s always better to air on the side of being too formal as opposed to being too casual.
• If you interview with multiple people at a company, do not send them all the exact same thank you (assume they will be shared). Customize each note by referencing something that came up in your conversation with each person.
• I like flat notes, as they give you a little extra room to write as opposed to folded notes. Personalized flat notes are available online from various companies; type ‘personalized flat note cards’ into Google for a list of results. I highly recommend Swanky Paper (www.swankypaper.com) – great customer service, high quality product.
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