After an interview, it is usually customary to send a Thank You note to the person (s) who interviewed you. Below are some tips for writing the note.

• Type it - Send the letter as if it were a business letter, because it is.
• Use good paper - Use good-quality paper and envelopes. The Career Center sells quality paper at 25 sheets for a dollar. You can also get paper from Central Services in Leighton.
• Don't use a first name - If the person you have interviewed with has said, "Please, call me ____" then you may begin your "thank you" note "Dear _____". Otherwise, it should begin, "Dear Mr./Ms.," with a colon.
• Begin with a "Thank You" - Don't extend the note longer than it should be as you work up to a "Thank you". Thank the interviewer for their time from the very start.
• Make it short - Your Thank You note should be quick and to the point. It should include:
  • A return address and date
  • An inside address
  • A salutation
  • An initial "Thank you" for the interview
  • A comment that sells you once again
  • A personal remark relating back to the interview
  • An indication that you are eager to hear back from the interviewer
  • Another thank you
  • A "Sincerely" or "Yours truly"
  • Your signature

Would you like to see a sample Thank You letter? Click here!

Listen to "Tips to a Successful Interview Follow-up" Podcast at JobDig.com for additional comments on post-interview etiquette.