Interview Thank You Letter

An interview follow up letter may seem like a mere formality but it can in fact help to reemphasize your candidature and get the recruiters to notice you. Since most applicants simply overlook this important step, a thank you letter from you could well serve to highlight your suitability and project you to be in top contention for the job. It should be written within 48 hrs of the interview otherwise it may lose most of its significance

Why should you write an interview follow up thank you letter?

• It is a good way to show appreciation for the interest shown in you by the recruiters
• You can use it as a medium to reconfirm your interest in the post offered and the organization
• It is an opportunity to highlight your expertise and qualifications and to fill in about any important detail you might have missed mentioning at the interview.

How to write an interview thank you follow up letter?

An interview thank you follow up letter could be typed as a hard copy or in the form of email (or both) and sent to the company no later than 48 hours after the interview. The points below will guide you to write an appropriate thank you letter for interview.

1. Letter should have a positive and enthusiastic tone. It should express your interest and project how well you suit the post
2. It would go a long way if you could remember some distinct points from the interview and add them so as to allow the readers to pin point you from the rest of the candidates
3. You must make it a point to address the interviewer formally by name - Mr/Ms Johnson. You could ask for their business cards before you leave the interview
4. Reemphasize on your successes and strengths and show how they are a perfect match to the requirements of the organization
5. This could be another opportunity to make up for any aspect that may not have gone too well at the interview. You could make it up in the letter and try to regain any lost points
6. Recheck and proofread to eliminate all possibilities of any type of errors

The following sample of an interview follow up thank you letter would provide you with good insight as to how such kinds of letters are written.

Juanita R. Barnett
2406 Jones Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone:817-509-4402
Email :juanitarbarnett@abc.com
Jan 24 2012

Irene R. White
2977 Green Hill Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Dear Ms White,

I would like to express my wholehearted thank you for having given me an opportunity of a personal interview with you at Global Software Communications. It was a special privilege to be shown around the workplace and was immensely interesting to be given a preview of the job profile. The meeting has further fuelled my enthusiasm to work with you and made me confident that my credentials are a perfect match to your expectations.

As I mentioned at the interview, I would be completing my Masters in Computer Applications by the end of next month and have also completed a diploma in web media management. This has equipped me with all know- how that is essential for the post of web media consultant. My previous tenure as an Assistant Web Designer has refined my creative, organizational and leadership skills which would stand me in good stead in my next post. I also carry good experience in training new recruits in the art of web design. I believe that this would make me an asset to your organization.

As mentioned in the interview, I have enclosed a list of references with their contact details. I would once more like to thank you for having considered me for the post and giving me the chance of a personal interview. I assure you that I would work with enthusiasm, dedication and sincerity and surpass your expectations. I eagerly look forward to your decision. Thanking you.

Yours sincerely.

Juanita R. Barnett

An interview follow up thank you letter written on these lines is sure to fetch you the best results. Do personalize it with details relevant and suitable to you so that it appears unique and distinctive. Also, you can refer to Thank You Letter For Wedding Present and Thank You Letter To Boss for more sample letters.