CHARTING A COURSE FOR SUCCESS : THANK YOU NOTES

Thank you notes play an important role in your job search. An effective thank you note can keep you fresh in the employer's mind, remind the employer of your unique qualifications for a position and will allow you to mention any additional information relevant to the position that you were either unable to communicate during the interview or wish to reiterate.

You may also wish to mention that you enjoyed a particular piece of your conversation with the interviewer. It is essential that you convey an enthusiastic attitude about the prospect of joining the firm/organization.

If you interviewed with more than one person, you may send each interviewer a thank you note. If you prefer to send just one thank you note, send it to the individual with whom you spent the most time or who coordinated your other interviews. Be sure to include in your thank you note that you would like that individual to extend your thanks to the other interviewers and be sure to list their names in your note.

If you were asked to submit additional materials in support of your candidacy or you would like to, you may enclose that information with your thank you note.

Time is of the essence.  Try to send your thank you note 24 - 48 hours after your interview.  Hiring committees often meet soon after initial interviews to make decisions.

Please keep the following in mind as you write your thank you note:

-  You may email a thank you letter.  The letter should appear in the body of      your email and the subject should read, "thank you." -  If you prefer to mail a letter, it should be laser printed, (single spaced) on    quality bond paper.

-  Spelling errors are unacceptable.

-  Don't forget to sign your thank you notes!