Fillable Printable Follow-Up Letter Sample

Follow-Up Letter Sample

Thank You Letter

Job-seekers, you must send a thank-you letter right after you've been on a job interview. At the

very latest, send thank-you or follow-up letters by mail within 24 hours of an interview. You

may even want to ensure that the interviewer has your thank-you letter in hand no later than end

of the next day. What should be in a thank-you letter?

How to write a thank you letter: 5 tips

1. Begin your thank you letter by identifying the position and by thanking whoever

interviewed you for taking time to interview you.

2. Refer to something you learned in the interview. Re-iterate your interest and how your

capabilities match the job description.

3. Express how much you look forward to filling this new position and mention one or two

aspects of the job you will especially enjoy.

4. Type your thank you letter in block or semi-block format, using three or four paragraphs,

one page in length, and sign it by hand. The heading at the top should match your résumé

and cover letter—usually your contact information. Put the date and name, title, and

address of the person it goes to at the top left. The envelope should match the paper type

just as with a cover letter.

5. Make sure your thank you letter is professional-looking; check it carefully for

grammatical mistakes, typographical errors, and misspelled words.

Look at the sample letter on the next page.

___Joan Oakley___

7 Greenway Court

Eugene, OR 97401

503-555-0303

Mr. Archie Weatherby

Sunshine Elementary School

25 Sacramento Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

Dear Mr. Weatherby,

Thank you for taking the time to discuss the fourth grade teaching

position at Sunshine Elementary School with me. After meeting with you

and learning more about the student body of Sunshine, I am further

convinced that my background and skills coincide well with your needs.

I really appreciate your taking so much time to acquaint me with the

school, the staff, and your high standards. It is no wonder that

Sunshine Elementary retains its teachers for so long. I would

certainly enjoy serving the children along with you and your staff.

In addition to my qualifications and experience, I will bring

excellent work habits and judgment to this position. I look forward,

Mr. Weatherby, to hearing from you concerning your hiring decision.

Again, thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Joan Oakley