The Interview Thank You Email

You've just walked out of your first, second or third interview. This is a good time to grab a coffee and take 15 minutes to make some notes from the interview.

• What the people were like? Write a couple of points on the back of their business cards (which you remembered to ask for).
• How you did?
• Any questions you forgot to ask?
• Why you still want the job?
• Why you are the right person for the job?

Later that same day sit down and compose your email.  Remember if you were interviewed by a panel then you want to send a personalized email to each person.  Your "thank you" should be sent out within 48 hours.  Why??

• You want them to read the email and remember you. 
• And no point sending out a email after they have made the decision.

Your email should be formal, starting with

• "Dear Person's Name" and ending with
• "Sincerely Your Name, Contact Info".

The body of your email should be 3 or 4 paragraphs (4 maximum). 

• First paragraph will be a general thank you for meeting you and what a pleasure it was to learn more about your company, etc
• Second paragraph will reiterate your skills and why you now feel like this is the job for you.
• Third paragraph a looking forward to hearing from you at my number/email below.

A few final things:

• Keep it short and sweet/positive
• Proofread, proofread, proofread

For some sample thank you letters, check out about.com at the link below.

Sample Thank You Email


Last thing to do - cross your fingers and wait for your job offer.  Good Luck