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When it comes to job interviews, any personal interaction is an opportunity for further contact. After meeting with a potential employer, or a discussion at a job fair, sending a follow up note provides an opportunity to reinforce the conversation and your qualifications.

Thanking the interviewer for the time he or she spent with you demonstrates you are considerate, respectful, and interested in the position. Follow up letters go a long way with interviewers and could differentiate you from other candidates.

Here are a few tips to help write the perfect thank you note:

Write a physical note. Potential employers’ inboxes are likely flooded with countless emails every day, so sending a physical card in the mail will make you stand out from the crowd. Make sure to send your note no more than 48 hours after the meeting. If you know a hiring decision is going to be made quickly, it is acceptable to send an email or message via LinkedIn.

Summarize your conversation. Recap the important points that were discussed during your meeting to show you were listening and to remind the interviewer of your conversation. Express your enthusiasm for the opportunity and/or company.

Remind them what you want. If you are very interested in the job, be up front and let the interviewer know. If there are two equally good candidates at the end of the search – you and someone else – the interviewer may think you’re more likely to accept the offer, and thus may be more inclined to make an offer to you.

Include your contact information. The interviewer will already have your email address and/or phone number, but by providing it again in the note, you will make it easier for them to get in touch.

For more career resources, visit the Manpower Career Resource Center.

Source:  ManpowerGroup