Career Talk JDR

A well written thank you note is a common courtesy and an appropriate follow-up to every interview.  Consider this step to be an important contact with your prospective employer, as well as, an additional presentation of your skills.  If your interview was set up through a recruiter, ask that person for the email information of all of the interviewers you spoke with.  If you are on a direct interview, it is a good practice to get business cards before you leave so that you will have sufficient follow-up information.  Content is crucial beyond the standard “thank you for your time”.  Each note should be uniquely written for each interviewer, referencing something that transpired in the interview.  Reiterate why you are uniquely qualified for their opportunity. 

Making connections with prospective employers goes beyond verbal presentation and extends to written communication.  Be careful, positive, straightforward, and confident.  Make sure the recipient sees that you have thought about the skills and qualities they honed in on during the interview and reiterate your expertise in that area.   Your note should be engaging, interesting and focus on your ability to provide results to your new employer.  Be succinct!  Check all punctuation, grammar and spelling and read your note out loud to be sure it makes sense before you send!