Sample Thank You Letters

Job-seekers must send a thank-you letter right after you've been on a job interview. At the very latest, send thank-you or follow-up letters by mail within 24 hours of an interview. You may even want to ensure that the interviewer has your thank-you letter in hand no later than end of the next day.

General Thank You Letter Sample

7 Greenway Court
Eugene, OR 97401
503-555-0303

Mr. Archie Weatherby
California Investments, Inc.
25 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

 

Dear Mr. Weatherby,

 

Thank you for taking the time to discuss the insurance broker position at California Investments, Inc., with me. After meeting with you and observing the company's operations, I am further convinced that my background and skills coincide well with your needs.

 

I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the company. It is no wonder that California Investments retains its employees for so long. I feel I could learn a great deal from you and would certainly enjoy working with you.

 

In addition to my qualifications and experience, I will bring excellent work habits and judgment to this position. With the countless demands on your time, I am sure that you require people who can be trusted to carry out their responsibilities with minimal supervision.

 

I look forward, Mr. Weatherby, to hearing from you concerning your hiring decision. Again, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

John Oakley

 

Thank You Letter that Mentions Interview Afterthoughts

7 Shawnee Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
201-555-0303

Ms. Tess Bonwitt
Razzle Magazine
1010 Madison Avenue
New York, NY

 

Dear Ms. Bonwit:

 

I'd like to thank you for the time you spent talking with me about the marketing-research analyst position you have open at Razzle magazine. I am very excited about this position and convinced that my marketing training equips me more than adequately for the job.

 

I meant to mention during the interview that last summer I attended a three-week intensive seminar on SPSS, the foremost marketing-research software package. I know the job description mentions the ability to use SPSS, and I wanted to make sure you knew that I am extremely well-versed in the use of this software. Please contact me if you have any questions about my ability with this program or about any of my other qualifications.

 

As you know, my work-study position in the institutional research office here at Rutgers provided an excellent background for marketing- research work.

 

I look forward to hearing from you soon about the position, and I again thank you for meeting with me.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

John Oakley

 

Thank You Letter that Stresses Fit

7 Greenway Court
Eugene, OR 97401
503-555-0303

Dr. Steven Page
Rolling Hills School Health Clinic
5 Main Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

 

Dear Dr. Page:

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to interview me today for the social worker position.

 

I felt a wonderful rapport not only with you, but with the whole Rolling Hills School Health Clinic staff. I am more convinced than ever that I will fit in beautifully as a member of the team and contribute my skills and talents for the benefit of schoolchildren in the Rolling Hills district.

 

I can make myself available for any further discussions of my qualifications that may be needed.

 

Again, Dr. Page, I very much appreciate you and your staff taking so much time to talk with me about this exciting opportunity.

 

Sincerely,

 

John Oakley

 

Thank You Letter that Builds on Strengths of the Interview

7 Greenway Court
Eugene, OR 97401
503-555-0303

Dr. David Kresgee
Great Fault Labs
5 Main Stree
San Francisco, CA 94102

 

Dear Dr. Kresgee:

 

I'd like to thank you for talking with me about the research- assistant position in your seismology lab. I truly appreciate all the time and care you took in telling me about the job and learning more about me.

 

I'm so pleased that you agree that my senior research project in seismology provides me with excellent experience for this position. I am eager to bring my passion for seismology to the research-assistant position, and I am convinced the knowledge and experience I've already cultivated make me the best researcher for the job.

 

I very much look forward to learning of your decision soon. Please feel free to contact me if you need more information about my qualifications.

 

Thank you again for the exhilarating interview.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

John Oakley