According to a recent <\/span>Murray Resources survey<\/span><\/a>, 85% of hiring managers, executives and HR professionals say that a candidate\u2019s follow-up after an interview makes a positive difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Another <\/span>study<\/span><\/a> found that 1 in 5 recruiters and hiring managers <\/span>will automatically dismiss a candidate<\/span><\/i> if they haven\u2019t sent an interview thank you email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n The upshot? Sending a thank you note can differentiate your candidacy in a crowded job market – and help you land the job.<\/span><\/p>\r\n But how should you follow-up? <\/b>Is a handwritten card best or are emails or phone calls preferred?<\/span><\/p>\r\n Email is the clear winner.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n According to the Murray Resources survey, 69% of hiring managers prefer receiving an email, a distant favorite over handwritten cards (25%) and phone calls (6%).<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here are our best tips on how to write a thank you email after an interview.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Write a subject line that simply and clearly lets the interviewer know what the email is about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Include words such as \u201cThank you\u201d or \u201cFollow-up\u201d and the interviewer\u2019s name. Here are a few ideas:<\/span><\/p>\r\n Also consider including the position name within the subject line to immediately provide context.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n For example, you could say, \u201cFollow-up regarding Junior Sales Rep position.\u201d Just keep the subject line short and sweet. It\u2019s recommended to not go over <\/span>9 words or 60 characters<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n If you Google \u201cthank you email templates,\u201d you\u2019ll find hundreds of examples. But don\u2019t simply copy\/paste a template.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Instead, personalize the email.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here are five steps for personalizing and writing your email:<\/span><\/p>\r\n 1. Provide an appropriate greeting.<\/b> Include the interviewer\u2019s name in the email. In a business email, it\u2019s appropriate to use \u201cDear\u201d followed by the interviewer\u2019s first name and a comma (you can use a colon for increased formality).<\/span><\/p>\r\n 2. Thank the interviewer. <\/b>Quickly and sincerely express how much you appreciated the interviewer\u2019s time. This can be as simple as \u201cThank you again for meeting with me today.\u201d<\/p>\r\n 3. Reiterate that you\u2019re interested.<\/b> Summarize why you\u2019re a good fit for the position and share something about the position or the company that stood out during the interview. You could also share ideas for solving a particular problem or results you\u2019ve had in the past.<\/p>\r\n 4. Build rapport.<\/b> Consider referencing something personal you talked about in your interview such as a sports team, hometown, or your shared love of dogs.<\/p>\r\n 5. Close the email. <\/b>Let the interviewer know that you\u2019re available for questions and that you look forward to next steps. Close with a professional sign-off such as \u201cBest regards.\u201d<\/p>\r\n Analyze your audience before writing your email so that you can hit the right tone. For example, was the interviewer more formal during your interview? Use a formal, polished tone in your email. Try to match the tone of the interviewer and the culture of the company.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Read More:<\/strong> 3 Interview Thank You Email Templates You Can Customize<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n It\u2019s important to send your email quickly so your candidacy is fresh on the interviewer\u2019s mind. However, you have to balance speed with quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n According to the Murray Resources survey, <\/span>87% of hiring managers<\/span><\/a>, executives, and HR professionals report that poorly written or unprofessional communication removed a candidate from consideration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Carefully proofread your email to ensure that there are no mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n Run your email through a free writing service like <\/span>Grammarly<\/span><\/a>. This tool can help you spot typos and grammar issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n In addition, read your email out loud before sending. This practice often helps us catch errors and clunky sentences. You can also use a free tool like <\/span>Hemingway<\/span><\/a> to create short, effective copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n 58% of hiring managers<\/span><\/a> reported conducting three or more rounds of interviews per role, so it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll interview with more than one person.<\/span><\/p>\r\n While you should send a thank you email to each interviewer, you don\u2019t have to <\/span>completely<\/span><\/i> rewrite each email. However, they should be adapted. Try to reference something you individually discussed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n If you only have one email address, thank the group. Here\u2019s a <\/span>great resource<\/span><\/a> on how to properly greet multiple people via email.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Timing is crucial at this point of the interview stage. Show that you\u2019re truly interested in the position by following up with a thank you email within 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n A well-crafted, timely email following a successful job interview could be the tipping point that catapults you to the top of the finalist pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Stand out from the crowd. Write a carefully-worded thank you email that helps you get that next interview (and hopefully the job!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n If you need <\/span>interview prep<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>career coaching<\/span><\/a>, check out our top-rated services at ResumeSpice. Contact us at 832-930-7378. We\u2019d love to work with you!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most job candidates (57%) don\u2019t send thank-you notes after an interview. 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<\/p>\r\n1. Write a clear subject line.<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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2. Personalize your email.<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
3. Edit, edit, edit.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
4. Adapt for multiple interviewers.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
5. Send your email within 24 hours.<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
Go the extra mile with a well-written thank you email.<\/b><\/h2>\r\n