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Sep13

Sample Thank You Email

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Sample Thank You Email

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

It was very enjoyable to speak with you today about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency. The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills and interests. The creative approach to account management that you described confirmed my desire to work with you.

In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness, and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department.

I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.

Sincerely,

Your Name
Email Address

Jul25

7 Things to Avoid in a Thank You Email After Job Interview

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7 Things to Avoid in a Thank You Email After Job Interview

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According to Steve Langerud, a workplace consultant and director of professional opportunities at DePauw University, “Not sending a thank you says, ‘I just don’t care.’”

1. Start with ‘Hey.’ It’s too informal. “Any thank you that starts with ‘Hey…’ is doomed,” Langerud says. Other informal phrases to avoid: “thanks in advance,” and “hope to see you soon.”

2. Address multiple people. Sending one generic email to all of your interviewers might be efficient for you—but employers see it as dull and impersonal. In fact, “multiple interviewers in the same company will often compare notes, so be sure they are customized,” says Lynne Sarikas, director of the MBA Career Center at Northeastern University.

3. Write an essay. Your note should take less than a minute to read—a few sentences max. Remember, at this point, “There is no need to try and convince them that you are great,” Langerud says.

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