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The best letters are short, to the point, and sent within 24-36 hours of your interview.  \nThe Purpose of a ThankYou Letter  \n• Thank them for the opportunity to interview and their time.  \n• Show professionalism.  \n• Remind them that you are interested in the job.  \n• Reinforce why you are a strong fit.  \n• Leave a warm, professional final impression.  \nWhen is a ThankYou Letter Appropriate?  \n• After an interview (this includes in-person, video or phone interviews) .  \n• After Informational Interviews.  \n• If someone refers you to a specific job.  \n• When someone serves as your reference.  \nWhy Send a ThankYou Letter?  \n• Most hiring managers notice when you write a thank you note after an interview.  \n• It can make you stand out from other candidates who did not send a thankyou letter.  \n• A thank you note can help alleviate any concerns you had about your conversation.  \n• Maybe you forgot to ask about a specific part of the role or maybe you flubbed giving an answer and want to clarify your statement. Here is your chance!  \nWhat Should You Include?  \n• Express your appreciation for the interviewer ’s time and consideration.  \n• Mention something interesting about your interview.  \n• Emphasize (briefly) any information that may not have been shared during the interview.  \n• Reiterate your interest in the position.  \n• Tailor your letter to the recipient  \no If different interviewers played distinct roles, consider sending a separate, unique thankyou note to everyone who interviewed you.  \no Remember to get the names and email addresses of everyone that interviewed you.  \no If you could not get your interviewer’s contact information, you can use CareerShift to search for their email address.  \no Proofread and proofread again!  \nHow Soon After an Interview Should You Sent a ThankYou Letter?  \n• Send the thank you email within 24-36 hours after your meeting/interview.  \n• Remember, the most important part of the thank you note is to send it! Even if it is a few days late, it is still better to send it than not.  \nSample ThankYou Letter Template  \nDear [ Name of Interviewer],  \nThank you for taking the time to meet with me today to discuss the role of [ Position/Title + Organization] . It was a pleasure to learn more about the position, and I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skillset to your team and help [state a specific goal of the job/organization that you discussed in the interview] . 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