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If you’re looking for how to write the best thank you notes/emails after your int

Sending a follow-up message to thank the interviewer can make the difference
course it won’t save you if your interview went badly from start to nish, but it
and-neck between you and another candidate!

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So, I’m going to walk you through a couple of great thank you email samples to f
company want to hire you. These samples can be used for email, or for sending

Let’s get started…

How to Write a Thank You Note o

Interview
A good interview thank you email or note should contain three essential piec

1. Show appreciation for their time and thank them

2. Mention something speci c you talked about in the interview, so they kno

3. Express interest in the position and tell them you’re excited to learn more

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These next two pieces aren’t 100% necessary for a thank you note or thank you
you can add.

» Invite them to contact you if they have any questions/concerns, or need clar

» Show that you’re con dent you can perform well in this role and explain why
position

You’ll see these pieces in the thank you note/email examples below. You can use
And below each sample email, I’ll explain the strengths and weaknesses of each

3 Best Interview Thank You Emai

an Interview
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Here are three good interview thank you email samples you can use after the in
note if you want.

Later in this article, I’ll cover the pros and cons of sending thank you emails vers
So if you’re not sure which to send, keep reading!

First, here are the thank you email examples you can use…

Interview Thank You Email/Note #1:

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“ Hello <Interviewer’s Name>,

I wanted to take a second to thank you for your time <yesterday/Friday/etc>

topic you discussed> and enjoyed learning about the <Job Title> position ov

It sounds like an exciting opportunity, and an opportunity I could succeed an

updates you can share, and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any que
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Thanks again for the great conversation <yesterday/Friday/etc>.

Best Regards,

<Your Name>

This is obviously a very short, casual message. I come from a background in tech
formal. They use email (or even google chat), and they keep it brief.

While the sample thank you note above could be sent in the mail as a letter, it’s

And it’s best when interviewing at start-ups, technology companies, or other m

Those companies will NOT want to see a formal, ve-paragraph thank you let
make them want to hire you less.

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However, if you’re in a more traditional or formal industry (like wedding plannin

the mail rather than email, one of the next two thank you note examples might

Interview Thank You Note Sample #2:

“ Hello <Interviewer’s Name>,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me <yesterday/Friday/etc.> abo
Name>. It was a pleasure talking with you, and I really enjoyed hearing all th

The information you shared about <Something speci c about the job that in

I am con dent that my skills will allow me to come in and succeed in this role

I’m looking forward to hearing from you about the next steps, and please don
you have any questions.

Thank you again, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

<Your Name>

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Note that at the end of the third paragraph, you could also add details about W
role. That will make this thank you email template more convincing.

So, try to remind them of something you shared in the interview, like a piece of
prove to them you’ll be able to come in and be successful in their role.

Interview Thank You Note Example #3:

“ Dear <Interviewer’s Name>,

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me <yesterday/Friday/etc>. I’m v
<Company Name>!

The <Job Title> role certainly sounds exciting, and it’s a role I believe I’d exce
would help you succeed in their job>.
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I look forward to hearing feedback as soon as you have any updates and wou
with you.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need clari cation on any
you again, <Interviewer’s Name>.

Best regards,

<Your Name>

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This is the most formal of the three thank you notes we’ve looked at.

Even the greeting is formal- “Dear” instead of “Hello.”

Of course, you can adjust the tone/greeting in any of these thank you note sam

You could also take pieces from each example and combine them, or add more c
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So if you like one, but feel it’s not formal enough, you can make adjustments. Ho
should be careful not to sound too stiff/formal. Your note should sound genui

What would you say if you were standing there, thanking them in-person? Writ
Most people write very differently than they talk, and quite often that’s a mista

So, Which Thank You Note Samp

Choose whichever you feel matches your situation (and industry), and whichev

Remember, one of the keys to sending a great thank you email after your interv
feel is best for this.

Don’t Just Cut & Paste… Add More Customization

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The samples above are designed so anyone can take them and use them. No ma

However, you should try to customize more based on details you talked about
remember the conversation and appreciate their time!

For example, maybe the interviewer told you they’re going to watch their son a

You could say: “By the way, I hope your son’s team did great at the basketball to

Another example – maybe you mentioned loving coffee, and the interviewer sa
around the corner. Best coffee in town.”

You could say: “By the way, I tried Big Ed’s coffee on the way home, and you we
had in a long time!”

Should You Send an Email or a No

I get asked this frequently: “What’s your opinion on sending a thank you email,
interview?”
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For most people, I recommend email. There are three reasons why:

1. You can make sure it gets delivered at the exact time you want

2. It’s easier and takes less time

3. It’s more modern and simpler for the company

However, in speci c cases, you may want to send a thank you letter in the mail a

When?

Well, a paper thank you note/letter might be better if you’re in a very traditio
you’re interviewing for a very high-level position (like CFO, Head of Operation

But for most job seekers, I recommend sending a thank you email.
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When to Send Your Thank You No

If you’re sending an email, I recommend sending it the rst business day after y

So if you interviewed Mon-Thur, send it the next day. If you interviewed on a Fr

And if you decide to send your thank you note in the mail, I still recommend you
Of course, the time of day doesn’t matter in this case.

Before You Send, Proofread EVE

Email templates are only as good as the effort you put into lling them out and

Go over every detail and make sure it actually makes sense for your situation. If
will do more harm than good. 

Example: In the third sample email earlier in this article, it says, “thank you for t

If you had a phone interview, you should say, “thank you for taking the time to t
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Right?

Otherwise, it’s going to sound a bit odd, and they might suspect you just cut & p

So be careful, take your time with these sample emails, and make sure every sin

Thank You Email Subject Lines

As a nal tip – if you decide to send your thank you letter as an email, here are a
from:

» “Thank you for your time”

» “Great speaking with you”

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» “Following up”

If you follow the advice above, you’ll have a great thank you email or letter to se

UPDATE: 

If you have more interviews coming up and don’t want to leave anything to chan
copy my exact step-by-step method for getting job offers. You can get more det

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paragona says
May 7, 2018

Short thank you note is always in fashion – burning bridges is o

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Rosalyn Wright says
August 20, 2018

Thank you for the email and notes examples. I will de nitely use

Wish me luck!

Best Regards,

Rosalyn

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lisa says

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August 21, 2018

Sample #2 error
“I’m looking forwarding to hearing”

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Biron Clark says

August 21, 2018

Thanks for taking the time to comment and let me k

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Cristina says
September 26, 2018
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Should you take it personal if no one responds to your thank yo

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Biron Clark says

September 26, 2018

No. Don’t overthink it. Keep applying for jobs and fo

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Slater says
November 19, 2018

No you should not. Sometimes they’re very busy and

you email. Good luck

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Susan says
October 2, 2018

What if you don’t have the interviewers direct email address? D

set up the email?

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Biron Clark says
October 2, 2018

I recommend asking every person you meet with for

address. In this case, I’d ask HR for the interviewer’s
thank them for meeting with you. If the HR person r
you email directly and ask them to pass it along for y

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Donna T-I says

October 10, 2018

Thank you very much, great article and very helpful.

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Jackie says
October 26, 2018

If you have an interview and then a second interview, when do y

thank you after each interview?

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Biron Clark says

October 26, 2018

Hi Jackie,

I’d send these “thank you” emails after each intervie

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interview with a speci c
time.

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Diane says
November 6, 2018

Do I need to send a thank you email when I have a pre-screen ca

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Biron Clark says

November 7, 2018

Probably not. I wouldn’t.

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