Congratulations! You just walked out of a job interview feeling confident and relieved that it went well. You answered all the interview questions smoothly, and you had a great rapport with the hiring manager. After completing a task, it is important to send a thank you email, but it's not time to celebrate just yet.
Many hiring managers pay close attention to whether candidates write a thank you email after an interview. It’s not only a polite gesture, but it also shows that you’re interested in the job and willing to go the extra mile. So, don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impression and increase your chances of landing the job.
Here's a template you can use to write your own interview thank you note:
Hi [Interviewer Name],
Thank you so much for meeting with me today. It was such a pleasure to learn more about the team and position, and I’m very excited about the opportunity to join [Company Name] and help [bring in new clients/develop world-class content/anything else awesome you would be doing] with your team.
I look forward to hearing from you about the next steps in the hiring process, and please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can provide additional information.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Short and Sweet Sample Thank You Email:
Hi Jimmy,
Thank you so much for chatting with me today. It was such a pleasure to learn more about the marketing manager role, and I’m very excited about the opportunity to join (company) and help your team reach a new audience with your amazing content.
I look forward to hearing from you about next steps, but please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can provide any additional information.
All the best,
Ana
Specific Sample Thank You Email:
Hi Ms. Bernard,
I just wanted to thank you for inviting me to your office today. It was great to hear about 4Apps’ goals for streamlining your software and placing an emphasis on quality UX design, as well as how you see the engineering department playing a role in these initiatives.
4Apps seems like a wonderful place to work—and not just because you mentioned some great summer outings! I really admire the mission that drives your business, and look forward to the opportunity to help your team implement some of the ideas I mentioned around redesigning the homepage.
Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me to move the process forward.
Have a great rest of your week,
Kyle Chang
Above and Beyond Sample Thank You Email:
Hi Jamaal,
Thank you so much for meeting with me today. I really enjoyed learning more about your career trajectory at CarRuns (and hearing what it was like to join as the fifth employee—so impressive!) and where you see the company going in the next couple years.
To follow up on our conversation about churned clients, I’ve attached a short deck I mocked up on my initial ideas for increasing renewals. Happy to discuss further if you see it being a helpful resource.
I can tell Car Runs is a special place to work, and I would be thrilled to join such an innovative, hardworking, and passionate team of individuals. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can provide to make your hiring decision easier.
Best regards,
Adelaide Jenkins
Sending a handwritten note is also a nice touch if you feel that your interviewer would appreciate it. Just remember to send the thank you email as well to cover all your bases.
In conclusion, writing a thank you email after an interview is a simple yet effective way to leave a lasting impression on your potential employer. Use these sample templates as a guide, and customize them based on your own experience and the company culture. Good luck with your job search!
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