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Career Development Center

110 Netzer Admin. Building
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 436-2534
career@oneonta.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Interview Follow-Up - Thank You Letter


1. After an interview, send a typewritten thank-you letter within 24 hours. See sample outline letter below.

2. Immediately furnish your prospective employer with any additional recommendations requested.

3. If you have been promised a definite answer from an employer regarding a certain position and you have not received any word on the appointed date, a courteous letter of inquiry or telephone call from you is proper. It does no harm to show genuine interest on your part.


Thank You Letter Outline

Your Address
City, State Zip Code
Today's Date



Interviewer's Name
Title
Organization
Street Address
City, State Zip Code

Dear (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.) Interviewer Name:

1st Paragraph: Thank interviewer for the interview and express appreciation for courtesy and consideration extended to you. State job for which you interviewed, date of interview and location.

2nd Paragraph: Reaffirm your interest in the position and the organization. Mention anything you have done since the interview that would evidence interest, i.e., performed additional research on the company, talked with local dealers or representatives.

3rd Paragraph: Show your willingness to provide any additional clarifying data or statements and submit any further information you may want to add to your application. Close letter appropriately.

Sincerely,

Full Signature
Typed Name

 


Sample Thank You Letter (.pdf)  or Sample Thank You Letter (.doc)
 


For more information about the above or any of the programs and services offered through the Career Development Center, contact the Center in 110 Netzer, phone: (607) 436-2534, e-mail: career@oneonta.edu.

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