Why Send a Thank-You Letter
The first reason to send a thank-you letter is that it’s just plain, good manners. But there’s also a self-serving purpose: A thank-you note is your opportunity to get your name in front of people one last time and leave a positive impression. If you’re being interviewed or going through the job application process, thank-you letters allow you to sell yourself as a candidate. You can reference specific instances that may have come up in an interview. Use your thank-you letter to highlight the ways your skills and experience are a good match for the position.
Interview Thank-You Letter Examples
Browse this list of thank-you letters and email messages for additional guidance and inspiration in crafting your own letter.
Thank-You Letter for a Job Interview Follow-Up Thank-You Letter Example Follow-Up / Thank-You Letter After a Job Interview Thank-You Letter After a Second Interview Thank-You Letter After a Group Interview Thank-You Letters to Employees and Team Members Thank-You Letter for an Introduction Thank-You Letter for a Referral Sample General Thank-You Letter Personal Thank-You Letter Sample Letter Thanking a Prospective Co-Worker Thank-You Letter Template
Thank-You Email Message Examples
Email Interview Thank-You Note Phone Interview Thank-You Email Message Formatted Email Thank-You Message
Thank-You Letters - Specific Positions
Administrative Position Thank-You Letter Thank-You Letter for an Internship Interview Thank-You Letter for Internship Experience and Career Advice Internship Thank-You Letter Nurse Position Thank-You Letter Social Work Position Thank-You Letter Summer Job Thank-You Letter Thank-You Letter for a Volunteer Interview
Thank-You for Job Search Help Letters
New Job Announcement and Thank-You for Referral Thank-You Letter for a Job Lead Thank-You Letter for Job Search Help Thank-You Letter for an Informational Interview Networking Thank-You Letter
Types of Thank-You Notes
Email Thank-You Letter ExamplesEmployee Thank-You Letters
Job Offer Thank-You Letters
Thank-You Letter for a Job Offer Job Rejection Letter (Thank you for job offer)
Interview Thank-You Letter Template
This is a sample interview thank-you letter. Download the letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online) or see below for more examples.
When to Send a Thank-You Letter
Send thank-you letters as soon as possible. If you had an interview, write your note that day or on the next one. It’s easiest to write a thank-you letter when the details of an encounter are fresh in your head. August 17, 2020 Ms. Janice ParkerVice President, MarketingAcme Corporation2000 1st AvenueSyracuse, NY 13224 Dear Ms. Parker: I would like to thank you, most sincerely, for taking the time to interview me today for the Social Media Specialist position that has opened with Acme Corporation. It was great to meet you and your team, and I truly enjoyed learning about your current marketing program and touring your office. I was impressed by the opportunity your next Social Media Specialist will have to build a strong, rebranded presence for Acme Corporation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. As we discussed, my experience includes creating and managing social media properties for both established and start-up organizations. My successes include building a network of 5K Facebook followers for J.C. Enterprises within three months, ghostwriting LinkedIn posts for the CEO of Union Industries that attracted, on average, over 350 “shares” each, and helping the owner of Jenny’s Bling to become a major influencer in her industry. Please know that, although I have been working as a freelancer for the last five years, I am eager to return to a dynamic, full-time marketing department environment. I am invigorated and inspired by collaborative teamwork, and would find it most rewarding to help forward Acme Corporation’s mission of “Laying the groundwork for sustainable industry growth.” If I can provide any additional information to help you with your decision-making process, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely, Peter Edwards (signature hard copy letter) Peter Edwards Whether you’re writing a thank-you note after a phone screen or sending a quick note of appreciation after an in-person interview, it’s best to write—and send—your note promptly. Delaying serves no helpful purpose and increases the likelihood that you will forget to write the note. Also, delay too long, and the company may make a decision before you have the chance to make one last positive impression.
