Following are a few more samples of thank-you notes and letters. They cover a variety of situations and provide ideas on how to structure your own correspondence. Notice that they are all short and friendly and typically mention that the writer will follow up in the future-a key element of a successful job search campaign.
Also note that several of these candidates are following up on interviews where no specific job opening exists yet. Getting interviews before a job opening exists is a very smart thing to do. All of these examples came from David Swanson's book titled The Resume Solution (with minor adjustments to include fictitious e-mail addresses) and are used with permission.
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April 22, 20XX Dear Mr. Nelson, Thank you so much for seeing me while I was in town last week. I am grateful for your kindness, the interview, and all the information you gave me. I will call you once again in a few weeks to see if any openings have developed in your marketing research department's planned expansion. Appreciatively, Phil Simons Voice mail: (633) 299-3034 E-mail: psimons@email.com |
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September 17, 20XX Mr. Bill Kenner Sales Manager WRTV Rochester, MN 87236 Dear Mr. Kenner: Thank you very much for the interview and the market information you gave me yesterday. I was most impressed with the city, your station, and with everyone I met. As you requested, I am enclosing a resume and have requested that my former manager call you on Tuesday, the 27th, at 10 a.m. Working at WRTV with you and your team would be both interesting and exciting for me. I look forward to your reply and the possibility of helping you set new records next year. Sincerely, Anne Bently 1434 River Dr. Polo, WA 99656 Pager: (545) 555-0032 |
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October 14, 20XX Dear Bill, I really appreciate your recommending me to Alan Stevens at Wexler Cadillac. We met yesterday for almost an hour, and we're having lunch again on Friday. If this develops into a job offer, as you think it may, I will be most grateful. Enclosed is a reference letter by my summer employer. I thought you might find this helpful. You're a good friend, and I appreciate your thinking of me. Sincerely, Dave |
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July 26, 20XX Dear Ms. Bailey, Thank you for the interview for the auditor's job last week. I appreciate the information you gave me and the opportunity to interview with John Petero. He asked me for a transcript, which I am forwarding today. Working in my field of finance in a respected firm such as Barry Productions appeals to me greatly. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dan Rehling Cell phone: 404-991-3443 |
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May 21, 20XX Mrs. Sandra Waller Yellow Side Stores 778 Northwest Blvd. Seattle, WA 99659 Dear Ms. Waller: Thank you so much for the interview you gave me last Friday for the Retail Management Training Program. I learned a great deal and know now that retailing is my first choice for a career. I look forward to interviewing with Mr. Daniel and Ms. Sobczak next week. For that meeting, I will bring two copies of my resume and a transcript, as you suggested. Enclosed is a copy of a reference letter written by my summer employer. I thought you might find it helpful. Sincerely, Elizabeth Duncan |