Sample job interview thank you letter

Sample Interview thank you letters 

You should write your job interview thank you letters within 48 hours after you have had your interview(s).  In the thank you letter you should personally thank the interviewer for meeting you and if possible provide some additional information about yourself.

Your thank you letter should be brief, not more than one page. The letter should be typed using standard business format. It should be mailed promptly after your interview. Address the letter to the individual who interviewed you.

List areas that you can be a solution to the problem they need to hire someone.  State that you look forward to the possible opportunity and if appropriate, ask for the job.

Format for thank you letters

Thank-you letters can be e-mailed, hard copy or handwritten. Hard copy are most formal and are appropriate after an interview. Handwritten are more personal, and can be appropriate for brief notes to a variety of individuals you may have met during on on-site interview. E-mail thank you letters is appropriate when that has been your means of contact with the person you want to thank, or if your contact has expressed a preference for e-mail.

Example thank you interview letter #1

Employer's Address

Dear:

FIRST PARAGRAPH.  Thank the interviewer for meeting with you.

Express your enthusiasm about gaining employment in the

organization. 

SECOND PARAGRAPH.  Reiterate your qualifications for and continuing

interest in the position.  Include any personal skills you forgot

to mention during your interview.  Emphasize a particular skill or

accomplishment that would make you an asset as an employee.

CLOSING PARAGRAPH(S).  Briefly thank the interviewer again for

consideration.  Express confidence in your ability to perform well

in the organization.  State that you look forward to hearing from

the interviewer and give a specific date if you plan to follow up

with a phone call.

                  Sincerely,

                  (Signature)

                  Your name(typed)

4321 My Address  Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

January X, 200X

Dear Mr. Smith:

Thank you for the opportunity to interview with you on January X, 200X at the INTERVIEWING PLACE. I appreciated learning about the challenging OPEN POSITION with ABC WIDGET COMPANY.

I am very interested in working for ABC WIDGET COMPANY because of your company’s team-oriented approach to providing customer service. I believe that my extensive customer service experience gained while working as a PAST POSITION for FORMER COMPANY and as a FORMER POSITION for FORMER COMPANY would help me succeed at ABC WIDGET COMPANY. I was also very impressed with the training and mentoring that new professionals receive with your firm.

Again, thank you for the interview; I appreciate the time you spent with me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

[Your signature]

YOUR NAME  TYPED

4321 My Address  Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

January X, 200X

Dear Ms. Smith:

Thank you for the opportunity to visit with you and see your facilities last Monday. Both the interview and the tour have deepened my interest in the position and your organization.

I was particularly impressed with your warehousing procedures.  Mr. Jones was so thorough in explaining your process to me, and I will be corresponding directly with him to express my appreciation. Incidentally, the process you use is quite similar to one I have been researching through an independent study this term. Perhaps I can share my final report with you and Mr. Jones.

Again, thank you for your hospitality during my visit and for all your efforts to arrange my visit. Having seen your operation, I am all the more enthused about the career opportunity that ABC Widget Company offers. I look forward to your decision.

Sincerely,

Type and sign you name

Enclosure

Example job interview letter #4

Thank you letter for 2nd interview.

March X, 2009

Dear Mr. Doe:

 I really enjoyed my interview with you this morning.  I know you have a busy schedule, and I appreciate the time you gave me.

I am very interested in the TYPE OF POSITION job.  I know that my X years of working in a TYPE OF INDUSTRY have prepared me well.  In addition to the technical skills required for the position, I believe I have the kind of “people skills” that are necessary for staff management.  I promise you my total dedication and loyalty to the company.

Thank you very much for you interest and consideration.

Sincerely,

  Your signature

Your name goes here