Each time you interview, you should send a thank you letter. A thank you letter indicates your professionalism and is an opportunity for you to express appreciation for the interviewer's time. The thank you letter gives you another opportunity to express your strengths or skills, point out the highlights of the interview, and/or cover anything you forgot to mention during the interview. Your thank you letter should be brief, not more than one page. The letter should be typed using standard business format. It should be mailed promptly after your interview. Address the letter to the individual who interviewed you.
In the case of panel or group interviews, you may address the letter to the person who was primarily responsible. It is not necessary to send a letter to each person on the panel unless they individually spent time with you.
In the opening paragraph, express your appreciation, indicate the date of your interview, and the position for which you interviewed. State your interest in the position. In the middle paragraph/s, highlight any skills you want to bring to the employer's attention. Reiterate relevant information shared in the interview or provide additional information. In the closing paragraph, restate your interest in the position and make a statement of action.
