Body

The thank you or follow-up letter should not be more than one page.  Here are some tips that you should be sure to include in the body of the letter.

  • Express appreciation for the opportunity for the interview.  If you were given a tour of the facilities or a meeting with other employees, but sure to mention that.

  • Mention the day of your interview and the position for which you interviewed.

  • Re-emphasize your most important skill and how you expect to contribute to the company.

  • Close your letter with a comment about future contact with the employer. 

Your letter will now look something like this without, of course, the boldface print which highlight the points mentioned above. 

 


100 Cook St
Billerica, MA  01821
June 25, 2001

Mr. Jesse Black
Tallon Coroporation
100 Digital Lane
Anywhere, MA 00005

Dear Mr. Black:

 

I appreciated the opportunity to interview at your office on Monday. The tour of the facilities and conversations with Tallon's staff gave me a clear overview of the role of software engineers at your facility.  I was particularly impressed with the state-of-the-art equipment in Tallon's computer labs and the exciting software development that is being conducted there.

The entire experience has confirmed my desire for employment as an executive secretary with Tallon Corporation. My internship at a comparable software company in Columbia has prepared me well for this position. Based on my interview, I think I would fit in well with the Tallon staff.

Thank you again for the experience of getting to know your organization better. I would welcome the opportunity to work for the Tallon Corporation, and I look forward to hearing from you in the next two weeks.

Sincerely,
Karen Jones
Karen Jones