Astoundingly only 5 out of every 100 send follow up thank you letters. By sending a well written thank you note you are actually positioning yourself above 95 percent of the competition. Surely it merits serious consideration.
The letter should be brief, not more than a page. It should thank the interviewer for the opportunity provided and the courtesies extended during the interview. Tell that your interaction with the interviewer has made you more convinced and assured that your attributes are ideally suited for the job and that you are looking forward to the second round of interviews and would love to be given an opportunity to do so.
However, just make sure that your letter is not sloppy and full of careless typing errors or wrong spelling. Please keep slang out and email it, when you, after repeated revisions, are convinced that the letter is perfect.
June 8, 2012
Mr. Harry Smith
Director Personnel Department
4885 Fernhill Avenue
Collegedale,
Tennessee 37315
Dear Mr. Smith:
I would like to express my deep appreciation for the opportunity to interview for the marketing position. It was a privilege that I feel fortunate to have availed of.
I appreciate your hospitality and your warm and cordial nature quelled my nervousness and created an atmosphere of friendliness and camaraderie.
Your work environment and the interview convinced me that my skills and knowledge are in consonance with your company and I will be able to contribute to its growth and success.
My earlier experiences will empower me, to ensure that I can show a positive growth in revenue for the company within a couple of years of my joining.
You are welcome to contact my former employer Mr. Charles Peter at 202/826-0456 for any information that you may want to clarify.
I’m enclosing a list of professional references. Please feel free to call me if you need additional information, have any questions or would like to offer me the job! Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
Graeme Murray
Please remember that more than the contents; just the fact that you’ve written one will make more of a difference to the interviewer and he will identify you as being courteous and well-mannered.
