THANK YOU LETTER Writing a thank you letter is just as important as the resume, cover letter, and interview. This is a must! When we say letter, nowadays it is also appropriate to send an email and most of the same format can be applied. The purpose of a thank you letter is to reiterate your interest in the position along with restate your qualifications for the position. It’s an easy way to remind the interviewer of who you are and show that this is a priority for you. Paragraph 1: Re-emphasize your interest in the company/school/organization and the specific position that you interviewed for. Thank your interviewer for the opportunity to interview as well. Paragraph 2: Rephrase your background and briefly explain how your experience can complement the requirements of the job. You can also re-emphasize your skills and how they may fit the goals of the company. Mention something specific you learned or spoke about in your interview with the employer(s). Final Paragraph: Indicate that you intend to follow-up the letter with a telephone call/email to determine if and when the employer wishes to see you again. Re-emphasize your interest in the company and in the position again. There are two appropriate formats for a thank you letter. First, you can hand write one. On a thank you card, you can include the information from above in a more informal way. Make sure that you are polite and still professional. The second format would be a typed letter, looking very similar to a cover letter. Visit the next page for an example. You can mail, fax, or email this version.
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