Thank You Note
You should always send a thank-you note immediately after the interview. A thank-you note serves to confirm your interest in the organization and shows appreciation for the interview.
Guidelines #section
The thank-you note can either be typed or handwritten. If you have poor handwriting and/or the employer is making a quick decision about the candidate, emailing your thank you note is advised.
In your thank-you note…
- Refer to specific details about the interview.
- Remind the potential employer of your qualifications.
- Include any key information you forgot to bring to the employer’s attention during the interview.
- Make it concise and to-the-point.
Check out the CREW Career Center Interviewing Resource Guide for more information.
Example Note #section
Dear Mr. or Ms. (last name of person who interviewed you):
Thank you for discussing the Certified Nursing Assistant position with me today. I believe this position matches my personality and qualifications, and I want to express my continued interest in the job.
In the interview, you mentioned that the person in this position must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong attention-to-detail, and a willingness to work in a large team. I hope that you were able to witness these qualities in me during our meeting, as well as my positive attitude and desire to learn more about the nursing profession.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (your phone number) should you need further information from me. I am very excited at the opportunity to join your team.
Sincerely,
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