| An interview thank you letter is now a standard part | | | | California have all confirmed that "you" is one of the |
| of job interview etiquette. The novelty of sending a | | | | twelve most persuasive words in the English language. |
| thank you note is no longer enough to make you stand | | | | "You" is in the ranks with words like "money" "easy," |
| out from the crowd. | | | | "love" and "Guarantee" for persuasive effect. Most |
| Why is this letter good, but not great? | | | | people, including the author of the above letter, do not |
| Dear Joe Employer: | | | | make use of this valuable idea. |
| I enjoyed meeting with you this afternoon in regards to | | | | The body of the above interview thank you letter is |
| the managerial position. I was pleased to discover that | | | | roughly fifty words. The word "I" is used four times. |
| my advanced degree is certainly an asset. I was also | | | | The word you (and it's derivative "your") is used only |
| impressed by the team spirit among the employees I | | | | twice. The writer never even used one of the most |
| met. Thanks so much for your time and the genial | | | | powerful phrases in the world, "Thank You." |
| interview. | | | | Your interview and resume contains all the "I" you |
| Sincerely, | | | | need. Using the word "you" more than the word "I" |
| Jane Interviewee | | | | puts the focus on the receiver of your thank you note |
| First, let's talk about what's good about this job | | | | and increase your notes emotional impact and reflect |
| interview thank you letter.o It is written (and we can | | | | a deeper sense of appreciation than other letters your |
| assume mailed) on the same day of the interview.o It | | | | future employer receives. |
| mentions something specific that happened in the | | | | Also, remember that every move you make during the |
| interview--meeting some of the employees. | | | | interview process is not only about getting hired. It also |
| What's not so great about this job interview thank you | | | | aids in your salary negotiation. People enjoy being |
| letter?o It does not mention the specific job title. There | | | | appreciated and would rather hire somebody that |
| may be more than one managerial position to fill. Plus, | | | | costs more money who they will enjoy working with |
| remembering the exact title of the position shows an | | | | over somebody cheap who is not going to make them |
| attention to detail.o It does not use the most powerful | | | | feel as appreciated. |
| gratitude phrase in the English language even once, | | | | Every position has a salary range; a well-written thank |
| "thank you."o The Biggest ERROR is that this job | | | | you note can tip the scales to the higher side of the |
| interview thank you note uses the word "I" more than | | | | range. Make more money show your gratitude and |
| "You." | | | | use one of the most powerful words to do it--"you. |
| Language studies at Duke, Yale and University of | | | | |