After you have an interview with a prospective employer, it’s always important to write them a thank you letter, or email. This is a must, because employers think less of those interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly after their interview. Make sure to send these letters out as soon as possible, after finishing with your interview. Usually within 24hours after the interview was completed.
When you are required to write something it is always nice to personalize it. Customizing your letters to keep your audiences issues and concerns at hand is very important to do. It allows you to reach out to your reader, connecting with them on certain levels. Usually letter are hand typed, as this is the most professional way to do things, but some managers seem to like hand written letters as well because it adds personality to your writing.
When thinking of what to write within your letter, make sure you thank the person to whom you are talking to, but also remember to let them know you want the job, and that you are serious about what you do. Vise-versa if you do not want the job, write a thank you letter respectfully withdrawing your application, because you never know what the future hold so why burn your bridges.
After you are finished with your letter make sure you proofread carefully, checking your spelling along with your grammar. If in doubt about the correct names, spellings or titles of your interviewers, call the office to double-check. Your efforts will be worth it!
