Does sending a thank you letter / email after interviewing sound cliché? Trite? If so, you may be in the majority opinion as most people do not follow up with this step.
And yet, as it is a step that most neglect, if done right it could set you apart. The purpose of this communication is not merely to thank interviewers for their time, but to instill your value in their minds.
Although it’s a good idea to start with a “thank you,” go beyond this to:
1) Remind them how your qualifications exceed their requirements;
2) Briefly illustrate your worth through providing a solution to a problem discussed during the interview or by using a short example of how you’ve excelled.
3) Let them know how interested and enthusiastic you are about the position;
4) Address anything important you feel you should have in the interview.
Keep the letter as brief as possible and to the point. In today's world of "information on steroids," this is critical to make sure it is read.
A good thank you letter can help get you noticed. A great one can help you rise to the top of the pack.
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