Part of Lesson Plan: Job Interviews

Activity Overview / Details

Employers are generally very impressed with interviewee who go the extra mile to send a thank you note for their time and effort.

Thank you notes may be hand written or for more professional positions, typed. Note cards should be a professional plain note card. Thank you cards may be hand delivered especially if they are making a decision soon. Thank you letters may be faxed or mailed if time allows. Make sure you have the correct spelling of all interviewers.

Use the following powerpoint to give an example of a thank you for the interview letter.

This may be typed or hand written.

If hand written, use professional thank you cards.

Address it to the interviewer:

Dear Mr/Ms. ________________,

Thank you for your time to interview me this morning. I just want to tell you how excited I am at the posibility of working for your organization. I believe my skills and experience will be a great match for your company. I look forward to hearing from you soon and again want to say how much I appreciate the time you spent with me today. I can be reached at 111-111-1111. Sincerely, Anita Job