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Effective interviewing strategy: Writing a thank you letters that work

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Truly, a job-seekers work never gets done. Even after the interview, you cant-and shouldnt-relax, not if you want to nose out the competition. Stay in the interviewers memory and good graces by sending a thank-you letter. It may seem trivial, but handing out thank-you notes is actually an effective interviewing strategy. Heres why: It shows that you are well-mannered and polite. It reinforces your interest in the position. It keeps your identity alive in the interviewers mind. It displays your communication skills. You earn plus points over rival applicants who didnt bother to jot down their thank-yous. Its another chance to restate your strengths. You can bring up something important you forgot during the dialogue. It proves your understanding of matters discussed and helps prevent future mix-ups.

Q&A W hat if I dont ge t a re ply to m y thank -you note ? If the inte rvie we r doe snt answe r your thank -you le tte r about a we e k or so afte r your m e e ting, you m ay se nd a follow-up le tte r. The follow-up should re pe at your continue d inte re st in the position and courte ously se e k a re sponse . W hile ide ally you should re ce ive the sam e profe ssional courte sy you gave the inte rvie we r, dont tak e it pe rsonally if he doe snt re ciprocate . Just re m e m be r: The pursue r is usually m ore e arne st than the pursue d to m ak e a conne ction. Dont hold your bre ath as you wait, but prude ntly start cultivating othe r job prospe cts.

Keep thank-you letters concise, positive and warm. Never send one with spelling and grammatical mistakes. Dispatch by mail, fax, or email within 24 hours after the interview. You may post a handwritten thank-you note or a more formal, typed letter, depending on how well you know the interviewer and the kind of company you are dealing with. In your memo, express gratitude for being interviewed. Mention the date of your talk and the position you seek. Reiterate your interest in the job and in the company, and explain why you think youre qualified, based on the interview. Emphasize the bright, remarkable moments of your conversation so you stand out in the interviewers mind. Thank him again as you end your letter, requesting permission to keep in touch and expressing hope of a response. A thank-you letter may not guarantee employment, but it tells the employer that youre a professional whos serious about the job.
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2/28/13
by Regina Gozar-Posadas

Effective interviewing strategy: Writing a thank you letters that work

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