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THANK-YOU/FOLLOW-UP LETTERS
Within 24 to 48 hours after your job interview, send the person(s) who
interviewed you a thank-you note. According to surveys with employers, only 2 out
of 10 job seekers send a thank-you letter, and often that follow-up has meant the
difference between being hired and not being hired for two very similar
candidates. Don't use store-bought thank-you notes. Write your follow-up letter
on the same stationery as you used for your cover letter. Although emailed thank-
you notes have become more acceptable, employers appear to prefer mailed thank-
you letters. A typical thank-you note will look like this:
1
st
paragraph: Thank the employer for their time interviewing you.
2
nd
paragraph: Tell the employer how much you like the job and how you would be a
good fit.
3
rd
paragraph: Tell the employer where you can be reached and that you look
forward to hearing from them soon.
Sample Thank-You Letter:
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JANE SMITH
1701 Broadway Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 555-1234
January 10, 2002
Mr. Brian Johnson
Manager, Human Resources
Allison Fay Productions
9876 Main Street, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98004
Dear Mr. Johnson:
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to interview with you yesterday for the position of Administrative Assistant. I
enjoyed meeting with you and your staff, and having the chance to learn more about the details of the position and about Allison
Fay Productions.
I am extremely interested in joining your organization. I was very impressed with your company, and I believe that my
education, experience, and skills will allow me to contribute to Allison Fay Productions in a positive manner.
I look forward to hearing from you very soon, and I hope that my candidacy receives positive consideration. Please contact me if
I can provide additional information. Again, thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
Jane Smith