Post on 27-Dec-2015
The Thank You letter…
• Provides additional information
• Expresses interest in the job
•Keeps the lines of communication open
What format should I use?
•There are 3 different types of thank you letters to consider:
•Business Letter
•Email Message
•Hand-written Card
Business Letter
Advantages
Room for detailsStandard, professionalShowcase skillsAttention to detailsMore traditional
Disadvantages
Not received immediatelyNot easy to forward to
othersUn-techie communication
Email Message
Advantages
Room for detailsFast receiptEasy to forwardShowcase skillsAttention to details
Disadvantages
Less formal and professional
Hand-Written Card
Advantages
Personal touchTraditional
Disadvantages
Less professional Doesn’t showcase skillsHard to forward
Planning…
• Skills, experience, or education interviewers asked?
• Topics or issues that came up? Key topics?
• Needs or problems position addressed?
• What information was provided?
• More information that can be provided?
•Thank recipient
•Restate interest in position
•Invite recipient to contact with questions
•Include contact information