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Importance of thank you notes

22% of employers are less likely to hire a candidate who does not send a thank you and 91% like being thanked.

• Demonstrates follow through, professional courtesy and written communication skills.
• Reaffirms your interest in the position.
• Strengthens your relationship with the employer.
• Creates an opportunity to introduce information that wasn’t brought up in the interview.

Thank you notes should also be sent for informational interviews, job shadows and any other career development �鶹��ý where you interact with employers, alumni, etc.

Thank you note etiquette 

• Ask for a business card from the person(s) who interviewed you so you have their contact information.
• Send a thank you note within 24 hours.
• You may email your thank you note or print it on business stationary and send it via USPS.
• Avoid “text-speak” when composing your thank you note: thx, r, u, thru, etc.
• Check for grammatical errors by proofreading.

Thank you note layout

Introductory paragraph

• Thank the employer for meeting with you.
• Express your enthusiasm for the position/organization/experience.

Middle paragraph

• After an interview, re-emphasize your strongest qualifications by drawing attention to your skills, experience, or commitment to the position/organization.
• After an informational interview, recall something you learned or gained.
• Mention something specific you discussed with the individual.  This personalizes you.

Concluding paragraph

• Thank the employer for meeting with you.
• Express your enthusiasm for the position/organization/experience.
• Indicate which day you interviewed with the individual – they see many applicants.
• Indicate the position you applied for – recruiters recruit for more than one position.
• Provide your phone number and email address.

Examples

Dear Ms. Lewis: