Should I write a thank-you letter after a job interview?

Answer:
It is generally considered to be a good idea to write a letter after a job interview,

thanking the interviewer and company for their time. It is acceptable to mention a few things about the interview, such as which parts of the discussion you may have enjoyed, if you feel that you had a good rapport with the interviewer. You can also thank specific people who interviewed you, sat in on the interview, or showed you around the facility.

It is important that your thank you letter not be the same as your cover letter. You can add in many of the important details that are part of your cover letters, such as your specific interests and strengths that you could bring to the position. However, you should incorporate these points in a way that shows your gratitude, not restating your resume.

Many applicants agonize over whether or not to send a typed or handwritten thank you note after a job interview. This can be decided by thinking about the company’s culture. If the company seems to have a very formal culture, it might be a good idea to send a typed letter. If it is a more casual company, you may wish to send a handwritten note on a card that seems to fit with the personality of the interviewers. You can also send an email thank you note if your communications with the company have been mainly through email, either on its own or in addition to a handwritten note.


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