Thank You Letters

I.  Purpose

A.  Thank for the interview

B.  Reaffirm interest in position

C.  Remind reader of your potential contributions

D.  Remind reader of positive aspects of interview

E.  Smooth over rough spots during the interview

1.  Don't be defensive
2.  Don't create a problem where it didn't exist
F.  Slip in something you may have forgotten during the interview
1.  Be subtle
2.  Don't let the reader think you ~think you messed up
G.  Up date critical information

H.  Remind reader how to reach you


II.  Strategies, Format, Etc.
 

A.  Keep it short

B.  Don't Pander

C.  Remind reader how to reach you

D.  Format

1.  Introduction
a.  1 paragraph
b.  Remind reader of interview and of your continuing interest in the position
2.  Middle Paragraph(s)
a.  1 or 2, max
b.  See C-F in number I above
3.  Close
a.  1 paragraph
b.  See G-H in number I above