1. Developing a Thank You Letter By: Edward Parshley

2. Overview Why develop a thank you letter Why develop a thank you letter Types of letters Types of letters Business LetterBusiness Letter E-mail MessageE-mail Message Hand Written CardHand Written Card Planning the letter Planning the letter Developing the letter Developing the letter IntroductionIntroduction BodyBody ConclusionConclusion References References

3. Why Develop a Thank You Letter It helps get the attention of the potential employer It helps get the attention of the potential employer Keeps you fresh in the interviewers mind Keeps you fresh in the interviewers mind Gives another sample of your writing and editing skills Gives another sample of your writing and editing skills Allows you to provide details about yourself that were not covered Allows you to provide details about yourself that were not covered Acts as a reminder of your qualifications Acts as a reminder of your qualifications Invites additional questions the interviewer may have Invites additional questions the interviewer may have Shows that you are interested in the position Shows that you are interested in the position

4. Business letter Advantages Advantages Offers room for detailsOffers room for details Offers a standard, professional looking formatOffers a standard, professional looking format Can further showcase your communication skillsCan further showcase your communication skills Disadvantages Disadvantages Usually not delivered immediately through postal mail Un-techie communication medium Not easily forwarded

5. E-mail Message Advantages Advantages Offers room for detailsOffers room for details Fast receiptFast receipt Easily forwardedEasily forwarded Showcases communication skillsShowcases communication skills Indicates attention to detail and interest in the jobIndicates attention to detail and interest in the job Techie communicationTechie communication Disadvantages Disadvantages May be perceived as less formal or professional May be perceived as a less-traditional communication medium

6. Hand Written Card Advantages Advantages Gives personal touchGives personal touch Can be perceived as more traditionalCan be perceived as more traditional Disadvantages Disadvantages May be seen as less professional May not showcase communication skills Delivery is not immediate through the postal service Un-techie Communication Not easily forwarded

7. Planning the Letter Think about what skills, experiences, or education did the interviewer ask about Think about what skills, experiences, or education did the interviewer ask about Think about what information, details, or materials that you provided that addressed the questions of the interviewer Think about what information, details, or materials that you provided that addressed the questions of the interviewer

8. Developing The Letter: Introduction Thank the recipient Thank the recipient Remind the recipient of the position that you interviewed for Remind the recipient of the position that you interviewed for Remind them when you interviewed Remind them when you interviewed Express your interest in the position Express your interest in the position Remind the interviewer of your qualifications Remind the interviewer of your qualifications

9. Developing The Letter: Body Reiterate key details that support your qualifications Reiterate key details that support your qualifications Mention additional details that were not mentioned in the interview Mention additional details that were not mentioned in the interview Provide details that may separate you from other candidates Provide details that may separate you from other candidates

10. Developing The Letter: Conclusion Thank the recipient Thank the recipient Reiterate your interest in the Position Reiterate your interest in the Position Invite recipient to contact you about any questions they may have Invite recipient to contact you about any questions they may have Include contact info Include contact info

11. References http://www.techwr- l.com/techwhirl/employmentarticles/f ollowupletters.html http://www.techwr- l.com/techwhirl/employmentarticles/f ollowupletters.html