After the Interview

After the Interview

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Thank-you Notes

Purpose of Thank You Letters

• Genuinely thank the interviewer for their time
• Reiterate strengths and interest in the position
• Clear up any possible questions that the interviewer might have
• Reassure that you are a good fit for the position
• Increase your opportunity as a candidate

 Format of Thank You Letter

• Can be hand-written or typed. Typed is typically more formal where hand-written tends to be more personal.
• Letter format or a personalized card are both acceptable

 How/When do you send Thank You Letters?

• Send them within 24 hours of having an interview
• Emailing or sending in the US Mail is appropriate; however this should be determined by prior correspondence with the recipient

Who do you send Thank You Letters to?

• Everyone who has taken the time to talk with you at the interview. If there is a search committee, it is possible to send the group one letter
• References
• Anyone who has written you letters of recommendation
  

For additional assistance and information, check these web links below:

• http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/interview/after.htm
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/thankyouletters.htm
• http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/thankyouletters/l/aa041398.htm
• http://interview.monster.com/articles/thankyou/
• http://www.bc.edu/offices/careers/skills/letters/thanks/
• http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_thank-you_letters.html
• http://www.careers.siue.edu/job_search/thankyou.htm