1. Thank you letters
Post-Interview

2. Purposes To thank interviewer for his/her time
To reinforce the fact that you want the job
Include your JIST card for a reminder of your qualifications!

3. Typed, Handwritten, or Email
Typed is more formal
Preferred option, if you are not sure
Hand-written is more personal
Consider the personality of the business
Smaller businesses will appreciate the personal touch
is fastest way to get message delivered
Appropriate ONLY if you know decision will be made same day as your interview

4. Time
Follow-up promptly
Within 24 hours of interview

5. Format Typical business format Heading Inside address
Formal salutation
Formal closure
Signature

6. Structure Intro paragraph
Thank interviewer for taking time to meet with you
Mention interest in the job
Show your enthusiasm for the job

7. Structure Body paragraph(s)
Reasons why you are a good candidate for the job
List specific skills
Mention anything that you didn’t bring up in interview that you thought was important afterward
Another chance to make a good impression

8. Structure Closing Paragraph
Reiterate your appreciation for being considered for the job
End on positive note
“I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon”

9. Sample