How a Thank You Letter Can Increase Your Chance of Acing a Job InterviewIn this highly competitive job market, to be called in for an interview is something many jobseekers will celebrate.
After a job interview, to make
most out of
process, you should write
interviewer a letter expressing appreciation and thanks for
interview conducted. It is best to write within 48 hours, although it depends on your situations.
If
interviewer tells you he/she will make a decision tomorrow, you should use e-mail to send a thank you note promptly. There are interviewers who prefer to follow up by e-mail. Make sure you noticed and act appropriately.
On
other hand, if
job you're applying involve doing personalized work for clients, you may want to send a handwritten note on a nice card. Handwritten note gives more personal touch.
Basically,
purpose of
letter is to: - show your appreciation for
interviewer's time and interest in you. - remind
interviewer about you, mention or clarify something you forget to say in
interview. - emphasize your qualifications for
position and how you can contribute to
company. - show that you have good manners and take
interview seriously. - follow up with any information
employer asked you to provide after
interview. - get
attention of
interviewer.