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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019
THE THANK-YOU LETTER
One important strategy which job
hunters forget is the power of sending a
thank-you letter after an interview. It is a
welcome gesture from hiring managers
and emphasizes your interest for the posi-
tion. Timing is everything when sending
the document, especially if a decision will
be made quickly.
Is it really important?
The simple answer is yes, but the rea-
sons why will show you the importance
of this benefi cial note. A recent study per-
formed by CareerBuilder revealed that
22 percent of employers are less likely
to hire a candidate who skips sending a
thank-you letter. Even more encourag-
ing, 91 percent of hiring managers enjoy
being thanked, which puts you in a pos-
itive light. Don’t wait too long, Mon-
ster Worldwide Inc. recommends send-
ing the thank-you note 24 hours after the
meeting.
What to include
Never send a generic response or copy
a template you found online; this should
be a personal letter which helps your sub-
mission stand out. Consider these tips
from the American Management Associ-
ation when crafting the perfect follow-up
to an interview.
Restate your value. Reiterate the qual-
ities that make you a strong fi t for the
position and continue your interest in the
opportunity.
Be specifi c. Emphasize points from
your conversation which impressed the
hiring manager and showcases your
qualifi cations.
Keep it short and sweet. Don’t ram-
ble on.
Getting to the right hands
How you send your letter should rely
on how the interviewer contacted you ini-
tially. For instance, a company who used
email to schedule your meeting or ask
questions should receive their note in the
same way.
The advantage of electronic mail is it
will be received immediately.
However, if your contact has been lim-
ited to physical letters and phone calls,
you should consider sending a follow up
through the mail. Obviously, the down-
side here is it will take a few days before it
is in a hiring manager’s hands. However,
the gesture will make a big impression as
they make a decision to fi ll the position.
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