5 Steps to Writing a Killer "Thank You"

Which do you think is more powerful…a resume or a thank you? Both display words expressing who you are as a person, but obviously both are different when it comes to content. A resume is how you land the initial interview, but sending a thank you seals the deal.

Source: A Better Resume

Resumes are pivotal when applying for jobs. They describe and sell an individual to the employer. Typically, a resume is one page summary of one’s professional life. On the downside, everyone has a resume, but everyone doesn’t take the time to send a simple thank you letter to the interview. This is how you can step ahead of the pack and stand out so you can land the job you always wanted. Follow these FIVE EASY STEPS for writing a killer after-interview thank you:

1. Be specific. Directly address your interviewer. Mention things that the interviewer said; this reinforces that you are a good listener.
2. Showcase your written communication style.  A resume doesn’t depict your writing style. A thank you letter provides you with an opportunity to shine!
3. Keep it brief. This isn’t a research paper.  A thank you letter should be less than one page.
4. Don’t resale yourself. Your interview was your sales opportunity, not your thank you letter. Just mention a few main points.
5. Keep it clear from clutter. Don’t get off topic. Only talk about items that are relevant to the interview process.

Follow these five steps and you will see why a thank you is more important than a resume. Resumes are a common item seen in every interview...thank you letters make you stand out because they are rarely sent after an interview. Click here for more reasons to write thank you letters after an interview.

Stand out…write a thank you!

PS. I also accept thank you letters ;-)