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Developing a Thank You Letter

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Developing a Thank You Letter

The Thank You letter…

• Provides additional information

• Expresses interest in the job

•Keeps the lines of communication open

What format should I use?

•There are 3 different types of thank you letters to consider:

•Business Letter

•Email Message

•Hand-written Card

Business Letter

Advantages

Room for detailsStandard, professionalShowcase skillsAttention to detailsMore traditional

Disadvantages

Not received immediatelyNot easy to forward to

othersUn-techie communication

Email Message

Advantages

Room for detailsFast receiptEasy to forwardShowcase skillsAttention to details

Disadvantages

Less formal and professional

Hand-Written Card

Advantages

Personal touchTraditional

Disadvantages

Less professional Doesn’t showcase skillsHard to forward

Planning…

• Skills, experience, or education interviewers asked?

• Topics or issues that came up? Key topics?

• Needs or problems position addressed?

• What information was provided?

• More information that can be provided?

•Thank recipient

•Restate interest in position

•Invite recipient to contact with questions

•Include contact information

For more information, please contact us!

Nicole Willis Email: [email protected] Phone: 754-321-5179

Jill HolsteEmail: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/mcfatterjobs

Kelly EllisPhone: 754-321-5514 or 954-303-2824