6 Secret Tips for a Great Thank You Note (with free examples)
In the past, the best move after an interview was to wait patiently to hear back. Nowadays, a thank you note (typically over email) is typical and even expected.
Your thank-you note may be your last interaction with the interviewer before writing the interview summary. Therefore, it's an opportunity you can't miss to paint yourself in a favorable light. But you have to be subtle about it and not sound too pushy or unprofessional.
Below are six tips for a thank you note that will increase your chances of getting the bob:
1. Keep it short
Increase the chances of the interviewer reading the entire note by keeping it short. Expecting the interviewer to read a long email is not a way to leave a good impression.
2. Thank the interviewer for her or his time
It's simply the polite thing to do. Interviewing is hard work, and it's nice to be appreciated.
3. Mimic the communication style of the interview
A good thank you letter is neither too formal nor too casual and loose. If the interviewer spoke with you in a relaxed, fun tone, don't write a thank you letter that's rigid and sounds unnatural.
Remember: the interviewer has already sized up your personality face-to-face! So don't write like someone you're not.
4. Mention and expand on a positive element of the interview
This is an opportunity to make sure that a favorable part of the interview is top of mind when the interviewer thinks about the interview and shows that you're thoughtful and/or simply a great person to work with.
It can be anything from an interview question to a conversation you had about a new restaurant in town.
DON'T use this as another opportunity to answer an interview question. The interview is over.
5. Mention one relevant achievement
Again, keep it short and make it all about why you think you're a good fit for the company.
6. Finish by calling out how excited you are about the job
Ideally, this should read as "I'm great for this job". Try to connect this to the achievement above and convey that you're excited about achieving similar things in this job.
Five great thank you note examples:
Thank you for the opportunity to interview with you today!
After we logged out of Zoom, I thought about our back-and-forth on the best ways to tackle online customer complaints. The framework you used resonated with me, and I plan to use it in my work.
I had the highest customer satisfaction score for two months in a row in my previous role, and I'm excited about the opportunity to make NewTech's customers more satisfied.
Thanks, Jenny K.
It was a pleasure to interview with NewTech LLC's sales team today. I appreciate your taking the time to interview me.
What struck me most were the opportunities for advancement during the first year. NewTech stands out as a company that rewards hard work and rewards it well.
As I mentioned, I successfully increased sales in my current company by 20%, and I'm eager to learn first-hand from successful professionals who know the nuances of sales.
Best, Derrick B.
Thanks for the chance to speak with you this afternoon. I learned a lot from our chat about the local real estate market.
Here's a link to the article I mentioned about Houston and its booming real estate market.
Property management is my passion, and I look forward to bringing my 15 years of experience to your company!
Thanks, Tricia L.
p.s. – the Italian bistro you recommended for my husband and me was fantastic!
I want to thank you for the job interview. I know you're very busy, and I appreciate your positive attitude.
Thinking about our conversation about the importance of first impression reminded me of a candidate with competing offers that joined our company because of "the great human connection in the interview process."
In my current job, I helped increase the candidate pipeline by 100%, and I look forward to the opportunity to do the same for NewTech.
Thank, Oscar M.
I can't believe how adorable the children are at Peak's Hill Elementary School. Thank you for the chance to interview for the open teaching position!
You mentioned that you expect attendance to double over the next 5-6 years, which truly struck a chord. The Brazos Independent School District is growing at a fantastic pace. Seeing so many smiling children bustling and jumping about really inspired me to continue pursuing a teaching career with all my heart.
I look forward to bringing my 20 years of teaching experience to Peak's Hill Elementary.
Thanks, Margaret R.
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