From the course: Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions

How to write a thank you note

From the course: Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions

How to write a thank you note

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- You survived the interview. Congratulations! It's time to bust out a thank you note. It's not only critical that you send one, it could be the deciding factor, if this is a close race. So how do you nail the thank you? Here are four quick tips: number one, send it with speed. Get them out the moment you get back to your guest. Don't wait three days. Make this your number one action item after that conversation. Speed will demonstrate that this is important to you and you've got good follow-up skills. Number two, be genuine and specific. I cannot tell you how many formulated thank you notes I've seen that look like they were just ripped out of some stale, old textbook. Hiring managers have seen lots of these, and are not memorable. You've got this perfect opportunity to stand out. Start by showing some genuine enthusiasm for the role, and be specific about why you're excited about it. Expand on something that you guys discussed or follow-up with an example that illustrates your strength in something you cover. And if you discovered a shared interest, For instance, maybe you end with great to meet a fellow Spartan. I'll look for you at the next hockey game. Next, be gracious without groveling. for their time and their interest in the specifics of your background. Maybe you go with something like I really appreciated how you recognized the value of my nursing experience. I think this will be really useful in this role. Just be mindful of that line between gratitude and kissing up. They didn't invite you in as a favor, but because they thought you might be a good fit. Keep that in mind. And finally, express interest in the next step. Tell them that you're excited about the role, and that you look forward to any next steps they have in mind for you as they complete this stage of the process. And then hit send. Yes, send. Handwritten notes can be nice, but email is faster. Quality and speed, Quality and speed, these are your winning combination. these are your winning combination.

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