It has been debated whether the practice of sending a thank-you note has become a long diminished practice among the current workforce generation. Though the process of a job interview has changed tremendously through the years with the adaption of filtration systems, use of video interview screenings, and providing social media profiles to showcase portfolio- one thing fights to remain constant. However advance the interviewing process has become, the need for a thank-you note after an interview process to express your interest and appreciation still stays imperative during a hiring process.
Why Send a Thank-You Note?
A simple thank-you note gives you important leverage to use among the dozens of other potential candidates up for the same position and role. Use this opportunity to reconnect with your interviewer. Use the email to express your gratitude, place emphasis your skills, and link any other digital portfolios or professional social accounts to help remind your prospective employer of the qualities you could bring on board.
Sending an email of this correspondence strengthens your rapport. In addition to sharing your gratitude, address potential issues the employer is faced with and suggest solutions to demonstrate your ability to problem-solve.
How to Write Your Thank-You Note
Keep your thank-you note brief. Your interviewer may not have a lot of time to spend on reading an email. Focus on saying “thank you” and keep the contents of the message concise. Use a professional tagline with the interviewer’s first and last name or position you interviewed but be sure to include the words “thank you”. Be sure to proofread your email, making the necessary changes and adjustments to any spelling or grammar mistakes.
What Your Email Should Look Like
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Thank-You Note
Dos– Send your email within 24 hours to thank the recipient for their time. Do your best to include all of the interviewers or send separate emails to each person who you spoke with. Within the body of your email, be sure to mention key roles or keywords from the original job listing or during the duration of your interview. As an addition, feel free to include any links to professional websites and portfolios that could help increase your chances of getting hired.
Don’ts– Avoid harassing your interviewer. After your initial thank-you note and follow up letter a week later, there should not be any other forms of communication from your end until otherwise directed. Refrain from using slang terms, internet acronyms, images, or smiley faces in your emails. Whatever you do, do not send emails that have not been proofread.