The
other day I sent a thank you note to a friend who lives down the street
thanking her for a nice dinner at her home. It was something I was
taught to do at an early age and I still do it. I know that times have
changed and thank you notes, if they are sent at all, are mainly done
through text. Still, thanking a hiring manager after an interview is
another step in the job search process. Many people leave it out but
this small step not only shows that you care about the position, company
and group that you may be working with but it also gives you a leg up
on the competition who may not send a note.
So here is a free
thank you note that you can email or send to a hiring manager after an
interview. Try it, you may find that it improves your chances of being
hired. It doesn't hurt, that's for sure.
Make sure that your
thank you covers a few points; it contains the name of person with whom
you interviewed (if you interviewed with a few people, they should each
get a note and obviously you need to change the wording in each note).
Also, make sure that your note includes something in it that will remind
the interviewer of who you are.
Are you ready? Here is a thank you note for you - obviously, you'll need to tailor it to fit your needs.
Salutation – Add Name, Company, Address, Date
Dear
Thank
you for taking the time to talk with me today about the (name of)
position. Our conversation reaffirmed my interest in working with you at
(Company name) and I was eager to learn about the products, services
and resources that you offer.
I hope that I was able to
communicate to you that my past experience in (specific area) would be
beneficial in solving your issues with (some situation or job need that
was discussed). One of my passions is to improve business processes
through (list several of your strengths as they match the open
position). I would very much like to use these skills to help (Company
name) fulfill its mission of helping clients, “build and sustain a
successful business.”
If you have any further questions, I would be
happy to talk with you again. Feel free to call me at (number). I am
more than ready to move into this role; I am a quick learner and eager
to get started. Thank you once again.
Sincerely,
