Date Dear Susan Thank you for interviewing me for the Customer Service position yesterday.

I enjoyed finally meeting you after all our phone calls and learning more about the position and Rose Retail Corp. As I told you during the interview I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team. I am convinced that my previous customer service experience in a similar environment will contribute positively to your department and the company as a whole. I would love to work as a member of your team and look forward to hearing from you soon with regard to my application. Thank you again for your time and interest. Please contact me if there is any further information I can provide. Kind regards, Alice Applicant Email address and phone number For a more formal and fuller thank you letter go to Sample Interview Thank You Letter Informal email thank you note For the sake of speed you might want to send a brief email message straight after the job interview and then follow it up with a more formal thank you letter in the post. Dear Jack Thank you for the interesting job interview this morning. I enjoyed our discussion of the new sales position and you gave me a very clear picture of the direction the company is moving in. I was pleased to learn that my experience at XYZ company fits so well with the job and company requirements. Thanks again for your time and consideration. Please let me know if I can provide you with any further information. Regards

Joe Jackson Phone number/e-mail address Formal email interview thank you Dear Mrs Jones Thank you for your time this morning. I enjoyed meeting you and visiting XYZ Company. From our discussion I have gained a detailed picture of the position and the company and I am very enthusiastic about this job opportunity. Thank you again for the opportunity to interview with you and your company and please contact me should you need any further information. Kind regards Jane Smith Contact number and e-mail address

Dear Mr./Ms. Interviewer, Thank you for taking the time to interview me and sharing your insightful overview of the company. It was informative, explicit and very encouraging. My experience in sales and relationship management blends well with the responsibilities you outlined. As you rightly pointed out that even though I have not worked with large teams, it will be learning that I am capable of picking up quickly. I also understand the need to be organized and planned to succeed in this role and having successfully juggled several clients simultaneously in the past, I am confident that I will excel in this aspect. I am excited by the prospect of becoming a part of a leading organization such as ABC and contributing to its continued success. Please let me know if there is any additional information that you require and I will be glad to provide the same. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest. Regards, Ms. Lmn Xyz 111-222-3333 email@email.com

Interview Date: Jan 1, 1900 Position Applied for: Sales Manager

Sample 2 Word/PDF Dear Mr./Ms. Interviewer, Thank you for the time you took to interview me for the position of Account Executive on September 23, 2009. Having just graduated, I am confident of bringing in fresh enthusiasm and dedication to the role. Along with my pleasant grades, my part time work as an intern at the XYZ Company has prepared me well to take on the challenging role you have to offer. I am mindful of the differences between classroom work and the real world, and I will ensure that I apply my acquired knowledge and skills while picking up the ways of the world as you had so rightly stated in the interview. After speaking with you I am excited and eagerly looking forward to being given the opportunity of working with you. Please let me know if I can provide you any additional information that may help you in making the decision. I am always available on my mobile 123 456 789, and can also be contacted via my email email@email.com. Regards, Mr. Abc Pqr 111-222-3333 email@email.com Interview Date: September 23, 2009 Position Applied for: Account Executive

To: Jennifer Miller [Email] Subject | Re: Human Resource Coordinator Kimberly Perez Dear Ms. Miller, Please accept my heartiest appreciation for taking out the time and interviewing me for the position of a human resource coordinator last Wednesday. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you in person and discussing the possibility of my working with ABC Company. I am very enthusiastic about joining ABC Company, meeting you at the interview has solidified my interest even further. As a keen candidate for this position, I have much to offer in terms of meticulous attention to detail while carrying out HR duties, organizing and scheduling on boarding activities for new hires and ensuring compliance for FMLA. My demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment will be evident from my work in responding to employee requests and coordinating general administrative tasks. Please feel free to call me at (217) 097-5477 if you need any further information from me that will assist you in processing my application. I am very excited at the prospect of working for your company and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best Regards, (E. Signature) Anthony Nelson 88 Malard Drive Clarksville, TN 93002

8 Dec' 2008 Dear (Hiring Manager),

Thank you for taking time to see me this afternoon. It was a pleasure to meet you and I enjoyed learning more about (company name). After our conversation about the (position title) I'm even more convinced my (specific skill or ability) would allow me to excel in this role and quickly contribute to your team's success. If you need any additional information, please feel free to call me at (555) 5555555. In the meantime, I'll look forward to hearing from (appropriate person) regarding the status of my candidacy. Best Regards, (Your Signature) Top of Page

8 Dec' 2008 Dear (Potential New Colleague), Thank you for taking time to talk with me this afternoon. It was a pleasure to meet you. I really appreciate your candor in sharing the (position title's) typical day and how much you enjoy working at (company name). I'm certain my (specific skill or experience) will allow me to take on my share of the work load very quickly. It's my feeling we would work well together and I hope we have the opportunity to do so! Best Regards, (Your Signature) Top of Page

8 Dec' 2008 Dear (Hiring Manager's Boss), Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to talk with me this afternoon. It was a pleasure to meet you and learn more about your goals for(department name). I've been impressed with the good will expressed by everyone I've interacted with at (company name).

Based on everything I've learned about your company, I'm even more excited about the (position title) role. My (specific experience) will allow me to quickly contribute to the department's success with (specific initiative) and I would welcome the opportunity to do so. Best Regards, (Your Signature) Top of Page

8 Dec' 2008 Dear (HR Recruiter), Thank you for taking the time to talk with me this afternoon. I enjoyed meeting you and learning more about (company name) and (position title). Based on the information you shared I'm even more convinced I could excel in this role. I'll look forward to hearing from you regarding an interview with (hiring manager's name). If you should need any additional information in the meantime, please don't hesitate to call me at (555) 555-5555. Best Regards, (Your Signature)

The best interview thank you notes are short, concise and only take a few minutes to write. The main purpose of interview thank you letters is to keep your name in front of hiring authorities after your job interview. It's a subtle reminder of your recent meeting with them. You don't need to rehash your interview or resell everyone on why you're the one for the job. There is an old saying, you can form a mind, but you can't change a mind. Your opportunity to sell yourself and form a positive image in the mind of the interviewers took place in the job interview.

If you bombed in the interview, all the interview thank you notes in the world aren't going to turn things around; however, if you are one of the top 3 candidates, it could make a difference as to whether or not you get tapped for the position. When your interview thank you letter arrives, the manager will remember you and recollect your interview. Most managers will be impressed you took the time to write them an interview thank you. After reading your letter, often times the manager will pick up the phone and call Human Resources to set up a second job interview. If not, your interview thank you note might lie on their desk as a reminder to follow up with you. Either way, you win. Every time they pick up your interview thank you note or glance at it, they see your name. FACT: Would you believe that only 10% of job applicants take the time to send interview thank you notes? I've never been able to figure out why a serious candidate for a key position would not take 15 minutes to write a simple job interview thank you letter.

3 Interview Thank You Letter Samples

Sample 1: Interview Thank You Note After Interview Dear Ms Jones, Thank you for interviewing me on Monday. I enjoyed meeting with you and appreciate the courtesy you extended to me. My interview experience was very positive. I look forward to talking with you further about your sales manager opening. XYZ Company is an impressive organization, and I am confident I can contribute to your on-going success. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Suzzie Q SIDEBAR: Are you surprised this interview thank you letter is so short? Interview thank you notes only need to accomplish 2 main objectives:

1. Keep your name in front of the hiring authority as a subtle reminder. 2. Make you stand out from other candidates who probably didn't bother to write an interview thank you letter.

Sample 2: Interview Thank You Note After Interview Dear Mr Smith, It was a pleasure interviewing with you on Monday for your purchasing manager position. I enjoyed my interviews and appreciate the courtesy extended to me by everyone. Thank you for interviewing me. I appreciate you sharing with me your logistics issues with your Asian suppliers. As I mentioned in our interview, I know 2 excellent freight forwarders who have cut our delivery time out of China by 2 full days. After our meeting I thought of a couple more ideas to help expedite deliveries. I look forward to sharing them with you when we meet again. I am very interested in your opportunity and hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Johnnie B. Goode Sample 3: Interview Thank You Note After Interview Dear Ms Wilson, Thank you for interviewing me recently for your open sales manager position. I enjoyed meeting with you and your team, and left with a very positive impression of QRS Corp. I welcome your feedback and look forward to the next step in the interviewing process. Please advise if you would like me to provide you with professional references. If you decide to meet with me again, I am available next week on either Wednesday or Thursday. Afternoons work best for me, but I'm very flexible. Best regards, Bud Tugly Important: Don't forget to send interview thank you notes after a second job interview. Also, if you can't pass my mock job interview quiz you probably won't get an offer even if you are invited back for another round of interviews.

10 FAQs About Interview Thank You Notes

Question 1: Should I type out an interview thank you note or send an email? Answer: Avoid sending an email because it doesn't have the same impact on people. Most people I know get tons of email every day. Yet, how many personal letters end up on your desk these days? Only send an email if you know the manager will be traveling, or if for some very good reason (can't really think of one right now), you just don't have the time to lick envelopes and stamps. An email thank you note is better than nothing, but for full impact, take the extra time to send a type written one. Question 2: Who should get an interview thank you letter? Answer: Everyone who interviewed you. Make sure you collect business cards from everyone during your interview. This way you know the correct spelling of their name and title. Question 3: If 6 people interviewed me, is it OK to send each one the same letter? Answer: No. The general pleasantries in the first paragraph can be the same, but personalize your interview thank you notes by changing 1 or 2 sentences. Question 4: Is there a difference between interview thank you notes and interview thank you letters? Answer: Not really. I've been using the word, note, because it implies short or brief. Basically a job interview thank you note is a short letter. Question 5: Is there ever a time when interview thank you notes could be longer? Answer: Yes, but this is a rare exception. Sometimes you are asked an unexpected difficult interview question. You do your best to answer it, but on the drive home you say to yourself, why did I say that? What was I thinking? And then miraculously, you think of the perfect answer...and proceed to pound your fists on the steering wheel. Assuming your interview went fairly well, you could reference this question and provide a very brief answer to try and smooth things over (2 short paragraphs tops).

Question 6: What if I'm not sure I really want this job? Should the tone of my interview thank you note still be positive and come across like I want the job? Answer: As a general rule, pursue the position even if you are not entirely sure you want it. Here are a couple of examples of how prejudging an opportunity could backfire on you. Remember, you are in the driver's seat, not the company. You can always turn down an offer. But if you don't get an offer, you don't have any options. It's always wise to complete the interview process and learn all you can before making your decision. Even so, if you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you don't want the job, still send a positive thank you letter. Mention you look forward to hearing back from them, but don't suggest you want the job. Question 7: After I send my interview thank you, if I don't hear anything, should I call the manager for an update? Answer: Yes. Mail your letter either the day of your interview or the day after if you traveled to your interview. Seven days after you drop your letter in the mail, call the manager. Try and picture what is going on at the other end of the process. It takes 3 days for your letter to arrive. Your interview thank you may sit in the manager's in-basket for 2-3 days before actually being read. So, 5-6 days have passed since your interview. This is perfect timing as your letter just reminded them it's time to do something. If you did well in your interview, they won't want to risk losing you, so they will pick up the phone and instruct HR to invite you back, or maybe even start the offer process. If for some reason the manager has good intentions, but procrastinates taking action after reading your job interview thank you letter, your call is welcome and starts the ball rolling again. So, don't be afraid to pick up the phone and make the call. Question 8: Should I leave a voice mail if the manager doesn't pick up? Answer: Absolutely. Let technology work for you. You're mission is to either keep the hiring process moving, or close things off so you can get on with your life.

A voice mail will accomplish this. Question 9: If I interviewed with 3 or 4 people, who I should I call? Answer: If you were given specific instructions by someone, follow those instructions to the T. Sometimes the HR Manager will tell you to only work through the HR department. If you decide to go around them and speak directly with the hiring manager, it could upset some people. Having said that, you are always better off dealing directly with the decision maker. Often times the hiring manager will give you their business card and say, "call me if you have any questions". This is perfect because the manager you will be reporting to usually has the final vote on who gets hired. So, always call the hiring manager first unless directed otherwise. Question 10: How many times should I follow up if no one is calling me back? Answer: I have a 3 strikes and you're out rule. You took the time to interview with them. You sent them a thank you letter. You deserve to have the courtesy of timely feedback. If you have to keep chasing them, then the answer is no. It's important to close things off in your mind and move on. If you keep dwelling on it and mulling things over in your mind, you'll just get frustrated and irritated. No sense in stewing over it any longer if the company is keeping you in the dark. In my experience, half the companies out there will give you timely feedback. The other half will either leave you hanging indefinitely, or eventually get back to you whenever they get around to it. How rude and inconsiderate. If this is how they treat you on your first date, what will they be like when you get married? So, here is how you can bring closure to this in a professional manner without any emotions spilling over. Call the hiring manager 7 calendar days after you mailed your interview thank you letter.

If you don't get a call back in 48 hours (strike one)...call them again. If you get voice mail, leave another pleasant message asking for feedback. Let another 48 hours go by. If they don't return your 2nd call (strike two), either email or leave them the following message: Hi JoeThis is Suzzi Q calling again. Hope all is well with you. I haven't received any feedback from my interview 10 days ago. I'm sensing at this point that you've probably hired someone else for the position. I'm disappointed, but understand. If I don't hear back from you by the end of the day tomorrow, I'll just assume you've closed your position and I'll move on. Thanks again for taking the time to interview me. It was a pleasure meeting you and I wish you all the best. STRIKE THREE! This message allows you to take back control, close things off in a professional manner, but still leaves the door open for them to contact you if they finally decide to move forward with you. Your last message is called "a take away". Two things could happen at this point. They will call you in a panic and say, hold everything, sorry for the delay, when can you come back for a second job interview. Or the silence will continue. And you know what that means. Whatever you do, don't keep calling and calling and calling the manager like a stalker candidate. Stick with the 3 strikes and you're out rule. If you're working with an executive recruiter, don't call the company direct. Work through your recruiter. But if your recruiter is giving you the silent treatment, do the the 3 strikes and you're out rule with them.

True Story: As an executive recruiter, I was working with an excellent candidate. I was very impressed with his interpersonal skills, and our conversations were always warm, professional, and friendly. Shortly after we started working together he wouldn't call me back or respond to my emails. Frankly, I not only found this out of character for this person, but I was getting upset about it. I used my 3 strikes and you're out rule with this candidate. Nothing. So, I closed things off in my mind and moved on. About 2 weeks later I received a sobering email from his wife informing me that Jim had been involved in a serious motorcycle accident. They expected him to live, but he would be facing a very lengthy recovery. She thanked me for my email and follow up calls. What if I had allowed my emotions to get the best of me and had left Jim an angry voice mail chastising him for not returning my calls? Always give people the benefit of the doubt. You're not a mind reader. You never know what could be going on in someone's life at any given time. Regardless of someone's circumstances, the strike 3 rule works. It is a professional, non-emotional way to take back control and bring you closure without burning any bridges. Was this information helpful to you?

How to write a job interview thank you note

Many people have heard that they should send a thank-you email to an interviewer, but a surprisingly large number of job seekers dont bother. Theyre wasting the perfect opportunity to show that they respect the interviewer's time, that theyre enthusiastic about and highly interested in the job, and that their skills are a perfect match. You stand out with your good manners AND you get one more shot at selling yourself for the job. What could be better? As far as thank-you letter format is concerned, you can keep it simple. But dont just send a short email that says: Thanks for the interview. I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you about this position. Youll still stand out from other candidates, even with this short note, but youre losing a prime opportunity to boost your chance of getting a job. A longer email allows you to point out a key substantial item or two in your favor. Always begin with the pleasantries: mention how you enjoyed talking to them, additional thoughts about how you and your skills are a great fit, and what you learned from the interview that makes you even more enthusiastic about working for the company. Be specific. Send a thank-you note even if the job interview didnt go so well. The thank-you note provides the perfect opportunity for damage control. Dont write a book, but feel free to address issues like misconceptions and things you forgot. Be sure to send a personalized note to everyone you spoke with about the job. For example, if you were interviewed by a panel, make sure you send a message to each person on the panel. Heres an example of an effective thank you letter format.

Dont forget: The most successful job-seekers send a thank-you letter soon after a job interviewwithin 24 hours. To get it there that fast, you have to send it by email.

If you can send a strong thank you note like this within a day of your interview, you will be making the smartest follow up move you can make. If you need more help, get my podcast on Following Up After the Interview. Categories: Finding a Job, Follow Up Email After Interview, Getting Hired, Interview Thank You Email, Interviewing Skills and Tips, Job Search, Job Search Success, Job Search Tips, Jobseekers, Sample Thank You Notes, Thank You Email, Thank You Emails After Interview, Thank You Letter Format, Thank You Note After Interview, Thank You Notes Tags:

Thank You Quotes to Use in Your Interview Follow Up Letter

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Always follow up your job interview with a thank you email

Say thank you after the interview. Writing a thank you note after an interview might be the one thing that sets you apart from the rest of the candidates and gets you the job. But, sometimes finding the words to say thank you can be difficult; let me give you a few thank you quotes for your note to make it easier. Since hiring managers usually make decisions fairly quickly, youre going to want to communicate your appreciation and interest even quicker- within 24 hours, so your best option is to send a thank you email. Remember to keep your email businesslike. Dont make common email mistakes like sending it from an unprofessional-sounding email address and reference the interview in your subject line. For example: Follow-up to our July 23rd interview or July 23rd interview follow-up Both examples leave no question as to the subject of the email. The Salutation: Address a male interviewer as follows: Dear Mr. __(last name)__: If the interviewer was a woman, use: Dear Ms. __(Last name)__

Do not use Miss or Mrs.; however, if the interviewer uses the title of Dr., then use that title, regardless of the interviewers gender. Start the body of your note with some form of thank you. Personalize and use one of the following quotes to begin your thank you note:

I appreciate the time you took yesterday to talk to me about __(the job title)__. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet with you yesterday. I really enjoyed our conversation today. Thank you for meeting with me yesterday to discuss your open position.

Develop that thought with one of the following comments:

Everything I learned made me even more excited about working for ____company. I would like to reiterate my interest in working for you (or the name of the company). Our conversation reaffirmed my interest in working with you (or the name of the company).

Expand on something said or learned; repeat how your skills will fill the needs of the company. Modify the following thank you note quotes to fit your specific situation:

Our conversation reaffirmed my belief that my (list two or three specific) abilities would be an asset in dealing with your ________________ (some situation/job need). I can see that my past experience in (specific area) would be beneficial in solving your issues with _________(some situation/job need).

You can also address any faux pas from the interview or bring up an issue you forgot to mention.

Since I did not have a copy of (some paperwork) with yesterday, I am attaching a copy to this email. One thing, I did not have a chance to tell you is__________ (something that pertains to the job or a skill that solves a problem).

Close with some comment about continuing your relationship:

I am really looking forward to discussing this with you again. I'll call you on Wednesday to go over the next steps.

If you have any further questions, I would be happy to meet with you again. Feel free to call me at 555-555-1212. If I dont hear from you by X-day, Ill call you.

What I DONT want you to do is say something like, I look forward to hearing from you soon. That is a weak ending that leaves it too open-ended and takes away any power you have to make things happen. You can and should be more assertive than that. The final line should be Thank you, once again and close with Sincerely, and your name. Remember to personalize these thank you note quotes for your specific job interview, send the note off quickly, and youll improve your chance of landing that perfect job. Want more information? See this article on Sample Thank You Notes for Job Interviews Categories: Finding a Job, Getting Hired, Interview Thank You Email, Interviewing Skills and Tips, Job Search, Job Search Success, Job Search Tips, Jobseekers, Sample Thank You Notes, Thank You Email, Thank You Emails After Interview, Thank You Letter Format, Thank You Note After Interview, Thank You Notes, Thank You Quotes Tags:

Thank You Email Tips for After Your Job Interview

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Send a thank you email, not a note, after your interview

Having survived the interview, you would be dead wrong to think your mission is now to just sit and wait. While it can be said that good things come to those that wait, when it

comes to job searches, being bold has even greater rewards.

The most common mistake job candidates make is not following up the interview with a Thank You email. This often overlooked courtesy is too great an opportunity to sell yourself for the job one more time and stand out from your competition. Format: Sending a thank you note to follow up after a job interview remains a fundamental necessity to a successful job search, but the delivery method has changed. While every hiring manager surely appreciates a beautiful hand-written note and may even be impressed with the fancy art museum stationary you chose, it has become necessary in the fast paced modern world to send an email rather than rely on snail mail. Hiring decisions can be made very quickly, and you have to move quickly, too. Recipients: Who should you send a note to? Go back to your interview and make a list off the people you spoke with. You should have gotten the business cards of the people you interviewed with, whether that was just the hiring manager, a panel of managers, the HR representative, your future co-workers, everyone. Just be sure to send an individualized note to each person that addresses what you spoke about with them personally. Do NOT send the same form letter to everyone. They will compare notes. It will give them the impression you dont care and your conversation with them was not very memorablenot the impression you want to give. Content: Show some gratitude for them taking their time to speak with you. Remind them how your skills will benefit them, take the opportunity to clarify or expand on something you talked about in the interview, and say when youll follow up with a phone call. Tailor the content to your experience (like you did with your resume). For example, you can give them feedback on an issue discussed in the interview that you had time to think about and possibly add to a question they posed that you might not have been able to answer completely at the time. If you want to send an attachment of your updated 30-60-90 Day Plan, the simplicity of the email format allows this where a handwritten note does not. They took the time to talk to you, now you need to take the time to thank them. Doing so will not only prove that are thoughtful, eager, and thorough, but that you are a candidate that stands out from the crowd and will probably continue to do so after being hired.