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#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -Why And How To Send A #ThankYouLetter After A #JobInterview …A Must REad!

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Let me start with this, a thank you letter won’t necessarily compensate if in your job interview an employer isn’t convinced that you’re the best person for the role, but it does leave a good impression that speaks to your work ethic and courtesy.

Research shows that the most important quality in a new hire is a solid work ethic, followed by being a good culture fit and then integrity and resourcefulness.

According to a study done by Accounttemps, 80% of HR Managers found a thank-you note helpful, yet only 24% of applicants send them.

 

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Here is how you send yours, but before I show you how, let’s start with what you don’t want to do or leave out.

 A few thank-you note tips that tend to get missed

1. Respect their time by keeping the thank-you letter concise (around 200 words is fine).

2. Talk about something specific from the interview, so it’s personalized and meaningful. For example, something about the corporate culture – this will re-emphasize why you’re a good fit or a response to a question you asked about the interviewer.

3. Mention the job position.

4. Proofread your thank-you letter – Grammarly is a free resource that corrects errors.

5. Send your thank-you letter on the first business day after your interview.

6. Use a simple, short subject-line, such as “Thank you for your time, (insert the name of the person you met with,)” “It was great speaking with you, (insert the name of the person you met with.)”

7. Make sure your use of words convey enthusiasm.

What some of these tips look like in action?

Hello (Interviewer’s Name),

Meeting with you (yesterday/the day you met them) was definitely a career highlight, and it was exciting to see how you are (insert something from your conversation that showcases them as a market/industry leader) in our industry.

I wanted to take a second to thank you for your time. I enjoyed our conversation about (a specific challenge you discussed that is also one of your strongest selling points) and how you would benefit from my background in the role of (insert job title.)

It sounds like an incredible opportunity to have a positive impact on (their greatest challenge). Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need anything else from me.

Thanks again, (insert the interviewer’s name), and I hope to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,

(Your Name) – your branding statement

A few other points about this letter

  • The person’s name is mentioned twice. In the classic book, “How To Win Friends and Influence People,” Dale Carnegie shares “a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Remembering and using one’s name in your communication is a good social skill to practice.
  • The letter has a good balance of what they are doing well and what they need to improve on as a company.
  • A branding statement is included. You’ll want your branding statement to include two components:

1. Your key job function in the role or the title of the role you’re applying to.

2. Your most impressive quantifiable accomplishment from the past 12-months.

Here’s what that looks like:

Sarah Jane – Top 0.01% facilitator transforming 1000 + learning experiences

Bill Smith – Project manager, pioneering company-wide efficiency gains by 27%

Other great thank you letter phrases

  • It was a pleasure meeting you, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the opportunity as well as (insert a response to a question you asked about them).
  • During our conversation, you mentioned that (name of company) has been struggling with (describe a problem the company is having). Please find the plan on how I’d address (insert their biggest challenge) in the first 30-days attached.

This is a good phrase to use if you feel there may be some concerns around the relevancy of your experience and your ability to hit the ground running.

According to research by MRINetwork, 77% of job openings are created because of new positions. Employers won’t hire you if you don’t understand their need. Don’t forget to reiterate that you understand why the role exists (what the challenges are), briefly remind the interviewer why you’d be the best candidate and further illustrate your commitment to the role. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and I wish you all the best.

Author: Rachel Montanez is a career coach and career development speaker. Her new interview manual to increase your chances of interview success is available here.

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Forbes.com | June 9, 2019

Your #Career : #CareerAdvice #Interviews – How to Write a Memorable Post-Interview #ThankYouNote … Imagine you’ve Just Walked Out of a Great #JobInterview . Now, Take It to the Next Level by Writing a #ThankYouNote that Reinforces Why You are the Right Candidate.

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Imagine you’ve just walked out of a great job interview. You made a great impression and really like your chances. Now, take it to the next level by writing a thank you note that reinforces why you are the right candidate.

Here are some tips for creating the perfect follow-up note:

Methods matter

Email – In general, email is probably the best choice. Most hiring managers check their email at least once a day and probably expect to receive thank you notes this way.

Handwritten notes – These are still prevalent, but you are up against the timing of snail mail. Hiring managers are finalizing their choice in the time it takes to compose, send, and receive a handwritten card. In addition, you don’t know how often they are checking their mailbox – since it’s used so rarely anymore, some offices only deliver mail once a week. However, handwritten notes can be great if you can ensure quick delivery – such as applying for a role at your current company or in an office next door to yours. To avoid awkwardness, just drop the note under their door or in their mail slot.

LinkedIn direct messages – This isn’t a bad method, but again, timing may not be on your side. Remember that hiring managers may be on LinkedIn less than their business email, especially if they’ve wrapped up interviewing and are done looking for candidates.  If you do choose this method, make sure to keep the tone professional and construct the note the way you would any business communication.

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Quality is key

If you are going to choose a handwritten note, make sure you use quality stationary or a blank thank you card. And it should be in line with your industry – bright colors and a cool design may work well for social media roles, but neat lines and simple patterns are best for something like finance. And make sure your email signature and address are professional.

Make it memorable

A great way to stand out is to personalize the note with something specific you discussed during the interview. As candidates, we love a personal touch to the hiring experience and so will the hiring manager! Here’s an example:

Thank you for meeting with me to discuss the Financial Analyst role. I loved hearing about your team’s objectives for the year and discussing how we both share a passion for process improvement. Our conversation reinforced my interest in the role and I look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.

From there, you can wrap up with a warm closing. As you compile your note, make it conversational. To streamline the process if you’re interviewing for multiple positions, create a general template, then fill in the specific pieces for each separate role.

A Compelling Thank You Note Template

Timing matters

Send the note ASAP, but put some thought into it. One of the oddest things applicants do is hand the interviewer a thank you note during the interview. How can you write a thank you note if you haven’t been through the experience yet? This can feel disingenuous and rushed. You want to convey that this role is important to you and you are willing to take the time to sincerely communicate with the hiring team.

Are notes required?

A common question is, should you ever not send a thank you note? 99% of the time, you should absolutely send a thank you note. Even if you no longer have an interest in the role or company, felt the interview was particularly intense, or the interviewer wasn’t exactly friendly, still send the note. While you don’t need to share that feedback, you still want to convey your appreciation for their time and emphasize that you enjoyed meeting them. You never know when someone may share your name with a colleague and you want to make the best impression you can.

Quick tips

  • Quality check the note before sending.
  • Don’t look for a response. The offer or decline is usually the next communication. 
  • Send a separate note to everyone – recruiters and each individual hiring manager.

Devon Miller, Talent Branding and Recruitment Marketing at Vanguard, is a writer specializing in branding and marketing topics that create authenticity and engagement via social media channels. Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. 

 

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Your #Career : How To Write #ThankYouNotes That Impress #HiringManagers …When it Comes to Impressing Hiring Managers , what You Do After Counts as Much as What you Say During your #Interview .

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Spring is a great time to search for new jobs for a number of reasons. First, budgets are often approved around January/February to hire more people. Second, the economy is pretty healthy right now, and businesses are ready to expand and try to grow their profits. For some companies, this means new hires to support these growth efforts.

Lastly, it’s also the time of year when companies often revisit their products, services, and technologies, working on improvements to keep competitive in the market. Often, companies will hire new employees or teams to work on these changes.

If you’re ready to job search, or perhaps you’ve already started, here’s one skill you should sharpen:writing thank-you notes. A powerful thank-you note can land you the job–we’ve seen it happen frequently with the candidates we place. (And on the flip side, we’ve seen bad thank-you notes damage a candidacy.) Here are four tips from our recruiters for writing the kind of thank-you note that impresses hiring managers.

Related:10 Common Thank-You Note Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job Offer

1. TAKE NOTES IN YOUR INTERVIEW

This tactic isn’t just about looking (and being) more engaged in the interview–though that certainly wins you points. It’s also about writing a better thank-you note later. Mark down important points you discuss in the interview. What imperative job functions do your interviewers bring up? Are there any problems they’re facing as a company that you could help with? Do they pose any questions that you might be better able to answer after a bit more thought? These are the kinds of things to add to your thank-you note later. Time and again, we find that a generic thank-you note–one that feels like it’s copied from a template–will never impress hiring managers like a thank-you note that makes reference to specifics from the interview. In fact, in some cases, a generic thank-you note will hurt your candidacy more than help it! There are hiring managers that think a generic, template-like thank-you note shows so little effort that they think less of a candidate.

2. BE PROMPT

A thorough, detailed thank-you note that’s beautifully written will never make much of an impression if it’s too late. Especially in some fast-paced fields like the tech industry, healthcare or marketing, time is of the essence. When you finish your interview, head home as soon as you can to write your thank-you note. Sending it the day of the interview (if possible) or within 24 hours is ideal, although sending the note 48 hours later can be acceptable if you get really tied up. If you send the note late, you might find that the hiring manager has already assumed you’re not sending it and dinged your candidacy or rejected you for it.

 

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Related: Beyond The Thank-You Note: Four Things To Do After Your Job Interview

3. SEND INDIVIDUAL THANK-YOU NOTES

If you interview with multiple people, try to get their individual contact info from your recruiters. Writing each of them a note will show a level of care that goes above and beyond what most candidates demonstrate. If you can add a detail to each note that really personalizes it, that’s even better. Especially today, the trend is for workplaces to be focused on building a great corporate culture, which often requires teamwork and strong interpersonal skills from all levels of employees. Showing off extra effort in your soft skills can be key for your candidacy. Individual, personalized thank-you notes could make you seem like the kind of team player that hiring managers will love working with.

4. CONSIDER ADDRESSING WEAKNESSES OR CONCERNS WITH YOUR CANDIDACY

This may not always be necessary. However, if you felt there were concerns or weaknesses brought up in your interview, a thank-you note can be a great place to address that. The key is to keep things positive and, if possible, focus on how you’re already working to remedy these potential issues. If you can handle this right, your thank-you note can significantly strengthen your candidacy, as it’s your last impression that you leave on a hiring manager before they make their decision.

This article originally appeared on Glassdoor and is reprinted with permission.

 

 

FastCompany.com | April 17, 2018 | BY SAMANTHA KEEFE—GLASSDOOR 3 MINUTE READ