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Thank You Letters Writing a thank you letter after a job interview is a must! In fact, some employers like interviewees to follow-up promptly

Sending thank you letters Plan to send out your thank you letters as soon as possible (preferably within 24 hours) after your interviews. If time is of the essence, it's appropriate to send an email thank you letter

Emailing thank you letters Is it appropriate to email a thank you letter? Yes! Ask for a business card at the end of the interview so you will have contact information

Group Interviews What if you are interviewed with several people? Send individual messages to each person you interviewed with. Modify your message so each interviewer gets a unique thank you note. Ask for a business card at the conclusion of each interview - that way you'll have the contact information for your thank you letters.

Proofread your thank you Finally, remember to proofread - proofreading is just as important in email as it is in other correspondence. Be sure to check spelling, grammar, typos, etc.

Use spell check on email

Use spell check on email

Email thank you format Subject Line of Email Message: Position - Your Name

Email thank you format (cont’d) Email Message: Salutation: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name or Dear Hiring Manager, First Paragraph: The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Middle Paragraph: The next section of your email message should describe what you have to offer the employer or, if you're writing to ask for help, what type of help you are seeking. Final Paragraph: Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position or your connection for helping with your job search.

Email thank you format (cont’d) Email Signature FirstName LastName Email Address Phone LinkedIn Profile (Optional)

Sample email thank you Subject Line of Email Message: Thank You – Medical Assistant Interview Email Message: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: It was very enjoyable to speak with you today about the medical assistant position at the Smith Hospital. The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills and interests. In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position a strong medical background and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department. I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you regarding this position. Sincerely, Your Name Email Address Address Phone Number

Practice Job Interview Date: February 15th, 2017 Interviewer: Janet Smith Company: ABC Hospital Position: Medical Assistant Write a thank you letter

Practice Job Interview February 17th, 2017 Interviewers: Joe Jones, Susan Jackson Company: XYZ Hospital Position: Patient Care Assistant

References www.jobsearch.about.com (retrieved 12/8/2012)