Most hiring managers find Thank You notes helpful when assessing candidates.
But only 24% of job seekers actually write one.
Here’s how to write a job-winning thank you note in 7 simple steps:
But only 24% of job seekers actually write one.
Here’s how to write a job-winning thank you note in 7 simple steps:
1/ Thank You Note Data
68% of hiring managers say thank you notes matter (TopResume).
80% of HR managers stated that thank you notes were helpful when assessing candidates (Robert Half).
Moral of the story?
Send a thank you after every interview!
68% of hiring managers say thank you notes matter (TopResume).
80% of HR managers stated that thank you notes were helpful when assessing candidates (Robert Half).
Moral of the story?
Send a thank you after every interview!
2/ How To Send Your Thank You
Data shows that employers prefer email over any other medium.
I also love email because its instantaneous.
Hiring happens fast, you want your thank you to reach the hiring team as soon as possible.
Data shows that employers prefer email over any other medium.
I also love email because its instantaneous.
Hiring happens fast, you want your thank you to reach the hiring team as soon as possible.
3/ Thank Them For Their Time
Your note should start by thanking them for their time.
You'd be surprised at how many people don't actually say "thank you."
Ex:
"Hi [Name],
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me today! I really enjoyed our conversation."
Your note should start by thanking them for their time.
You'd be surprised at how many people don't actually say "thank you."
Ex:
"Hi [Name],
I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me today! I really enjoyed our conversation."
4/ Recap A Specific Topic
Mention something specific that came up in the interview.
This show the interviewer you paid attention.
Ex:
"Your perspective on LinkedIn’s potential ad integration with Microsoft’s platform was fascinating."
Mention something specific that came up in the interview.
This show the interviewer you paid attention.
Ex:
"Your perspective on LinkedIn’s potential ad integration with Microsoft’s platform was fascinating."
5/ Reiterate Your Excitement
Let them know you're pumped about this role!
Ex:
"I’m very excited about this opportunity, looking forward to hearing more around next steps. If there’s anything I can provide from my end, don’t hesitate to ask!"
Let them know you're pumped about this role!
Ex:
"I’m very excited about this opportunity, looking forward to hearing more around next steps. If there’s anything I can provide from my end, don’t hesitate to ask!"
6/ How To Personalize It
If you want to layer on the personalization, I love these two options:
1. Use @loom to record a personal thank you video to embed in your email
2. Hand write your note, take a picture of it, and embed it in your email
Personalization goes a long way!
If you want to layer on the personalization, I love these two options:
1. Use @loom to record a personal thank you video to embed in your email
2. Hand write your note, take a picture of it, and embed it in your email
Personalization goes a long way!
7/ When To Send Your Note
You should get your note out as soon as you can without sacrificing quality.
Within the first 2 hours is best.
By end of day is pretty good.
And sending one late is better than not sending one at all.
You should get your note out as soon as you can without sacrificing quality.
Within the first 2 hours is best.
By end of day is pretty good.
And sending one late is better than not sending one at all.
8/ Thank You Note Example
Let's put this all into practice.
Here's a thank you note that a candidate might send if they interviewed for a role at Goldman Sachs with someone who loves yoga:
Let's put this all into practice.
Here's a thank you note that a candidate might send if they interviewed for a role at Goldman Sachs with someone who loves yoga:
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