According to www.careerrush.com, only about 10 percent of people send thank-you letters to potential employers after an interview. Employers do notice!
A thank-you letter can make you stand out above other applicants (especially if only 1 in 10 send the letter). The first paragraph should thank the interviewer for the time spent speaking with you and anything you learned or enjoyed during the interview.
The second paragraph is where you convince them you are the best person for this position. List your strengths, experiences, qualifications, etc. You can also address possible issues a potential employer raised during the interview (such as lack of experience) and offset the possible weakness with a positive (such as your desire to work hard and learn new things).
The final paragraph ends with your contact information, including e-mail and phone number. This letter should be sent within 24 hours of an interview. Send the letter through snail mail unless you are told a hiring decision will be made before the letter can reach the interviewer. In that case, send an e-mail. This letter could be the deciding factor in obtaining this job so PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD!
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