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Correspondence: Thank You Letter Template

After an interview, write a brief follow-up letter. Less than one percent of people interviewed take the time to send such a note, so you can be certain it will be noticed. Use the letter to reemphasize your potential value to the company/institution, correct and misunderstandings, and add forgotten points. Don't forget to reiterate that you are still interested in the position and the organization.

Date

Your Street Address
City, State, Zip

Mr., Ms., or Dr. Employer
Title of Employer
Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Mr., Ms., or Dr. Employer:

Remind the interviewer of the position for which you were interviewed, as well as the date and place of the interview. Express your appreciation.

Confirm your interest in the opening and in the organization. Highlight your qualifications and slant them towards various points that the interviewer considered important for the job. If you have done any follow-up since the interview that demonstrates your interest in the position, such as talks with alumni, faculty or other people, or research in the library, etc., be sure to mention it.

Include any information not previously presented to supplement your resume, application letter, and interview. You may have completed a term paper or a research project, or received soome of kind of recognition. If travel, relocation, or similar subject was stressed during the interview, be sure to condirm your willingness to comply with these conditions.

If appropriate, close with a suggestion for further action, such as a desire to have additional interviews at a mutually agreeable place and time.

Sincerely,

(4 spaces)

(Your handwritten, legible signature)

Type your name


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