Thank You Letters

The final step of your job search, before accepting an offer, is thanking the hiring manager/interviewer/recruiter for their time. Though this is such an easy gesture, it will many times set you apart from other candidates because ironically many applicants forget this step.

Some situations where a thank you letter would be appropriate would be: when a person has aided you in your job search, interviewed you, reviewed your application materials (i.e. resume, cover letter, application), or extended you an offer.

You should write and deliver your thank you letter within 24 hours from receiving your interview or aid. Make sure to include some highlights from your meeting and restate your interest and qualifications. A handwritten letter is also impressive and is the ideal form of a thank you letter. However, if you are short on time or if the recruiter/interviewer will be traveling, an email maybe an appropriate alternative.

Regardless of if you are land the position or not, you should always send a thank you letter to thank the recruiter or interviewer for their time. Click HERE for an example of a thank you letter from the JMU Career and Academic Planning website