How to write a thank-you letter after an interview
A short thank-you after an interview shows good manners and keeps you in the interviewer's mind. It takes five minutes, and many candidates skip it.
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Write my thank-you after an interviewWhat to include
- A thank-you for their time, naming the role.
- One specific thing you enjoyed or learned from the conversation.
- A sentence on why you are still keen and what you would bring.
- A polite close that says you look forward to hearing from them.
Tips that make it stronger
- Send it the same day or the next day.
- Keep it short: four short paragraphs at most.
- Mention something real from the interview so it does not read like a template.
- Proofread the interviewer's name and the company name.
Mistakes to avoid
- Waiting a week.
- Repeating your whole CV.
- Using it to raise salary or benefits.
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