How to Write a Thank You Letter Post-Interview Follow Up Copyright 2014 S. Flesher 1 st draft December 1, nd draft December 9, 2014 Next Back Pause/Play Stop Screen 1 of 20

How to Write a Thank You Letter UNIT 2: Writing an Effective Thank You Letter 1.Have you ever written a thank you letter? a.What does a thank you letter look like? b.Composing a thank you letter c.Following thank you letter etiquette 2.Sample templates 3.Let’s practice! 4.Review Flashcards 5.Quiz Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 2 of 20

How to Write a Thank You Letter Have you ever written a post-interview thank you letter? Reminds employers who you are and what skills you bring to the job Shows professional courtesy Demonstrates excitement for the job Clarifies anything you may have missed in the interview Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 3 of 20

How to Write a Thank You Letter What does a thank you letter look like? Pause/Play Stop Back Screen 4 of 20 Next Step 1: Chose your format

How to Write a Thank You Letter Pause/Play Stop Back Screen 5 of 20 Next Senders Address Date Employers Address Dear Employer: First Paragraph… text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text text. Second Paragraph… text text text text text text text text text text text text text Sample resume text text text text text text Sample cover letter Text text text text text text text Step 2: Chose your font and text size

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How to Write a Thank You Letter Step 4: Know what your thank you letter should accomplish Thank the employer for the interview State that you are still interested in the job Briefly state the skills you will bring to the job Provide any information that you forgot to mention in your interview Re-thank the employer Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 7 of 20

How to Write a Thank You Letter Knowledge Check Exercise Belongs in a thank you letter Doesn’t belong in a thank you letter Thank the employer for the interview Ask if the job is still available State that you are still interested in the job Provide a lengthy description for why you are the best candidate for the job Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 8 of 20 Reset

How to Write a Thank You Letter Composing a post-interview thank you letter Heading Salutation Body Paragraphs Closing Pause/Play Stop Back Screen 9 of 20 Next

How to Write a Thank You Letter Step 1: Write the heading Pause/Play Stop Back Screen 10 of 20 Next Brenda Jenkins 3523 Peel Montreal, QC (514) March 4, 2014 Gavin Wharton Associate Director XYC Consulting 45 Rene-Levesque

How to Write a Thank You Letter Step 2: Write the recipients name Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 11 of 20 Dear Mr. Wharton:

How to Write a Thank You Letter Step 3: Write the body of your thank you letter Pause/Play Stop Back Screen 12 of 20 Next Paragraph 1: Thank you for taking the time to meet with me yesterday to discuss the internship opportunity at Transport Canada. Paragraph 2: I have developed comprehensive skills in research, monitoring, and analysis, which will lend themselves well to the requirements and responsibilities of the position. These characteristics in combination with my aptitude, resourcefulness, and motivation to excel will make me an asset to your team. I am able to effectively solve problems and deal with setbacks, a characteristic that would be valued within the Marine Safety and Security Directorate. Paragraph 3: Thank you again for speaking to me. Please let me know if you require any other information that will help you with the interview process. I look forward to hearing back from you.

How to Write a Thank You Letter Step 4: The closing and signature Pause/Play Stop Back Screen 13 of 20 Next Best Regards Sincerely With gratitude With Sincere thanks With Appreciation Thank you Thank you for your time Thank you for your consideration

How to Write a Thank You Letter Summary 1.Have you ever written a thank you letter? a.What does a thank you letter look like? b.Composing a thank you letter c.Following thank you letter etiquette 2.Sample templates 3.Let’s practice! 4.Review Flashcards 5.Quiz Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 15 of 20 Further Resources: Bradford, E. (2008). Interview follow up: Tips, scripts and letter templates. Boerne, TX: The Career Artisan.

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How to Write a Thank You Letter Quiz Which of the following characteristics must be included in a personalized thank you letter? There is more than one correct answer. Select all that apply.  A list of your current work experience  A sentence or two thanking an employer for taking the time to interview you  Closing  Employer’s contact information  Signature  The date  The name of your co-op advisor Pause/Play Stop Back Next Screen 20 of 20 Submit