This article is the second article on the topic: Thank You Letters after Interviews.
Refer also the 1st article with more letter samples.
The article provides two samples that can be personalized for after the second interview thank you letter however they are good for after a first interview as well.
Two Examples of Thank You Letter after Interviews
Thank You Letter Tips – Main purposes for thank you letter after the second interview
If you’ve just completed the second interview, there is a good chance that you are seriously considered for the said job. Therefore, the thank you letter shows your continued interest in the job and that you’re motivated to be selected.
The thank you letter not only reminds the employer about you as an applicant but also restate your interest in the job.
Sending this letter shows that you have an attention for details.
It can be used to re-highlight your best strengths and skills fit with the job.
You can include additional information/documentation requested by the interviewer accompanied with this letter.
How to Write a Thank You Letter after an Interview – template?
Here is a template to use as main suggested paragraphs by order:
Start with gratitude towards the opportunity/time the employer gave you.
Continue with expressing your interest in the job.
Enclose documents if required.
Reiterate your thanks and hope for future interaction/interviews.
1st: Thank you letter after an interview sample
Dear …
Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the [job title, example - elementry school teaching position] today.
I am grateful for the way you presented me the job [in details… if it was the second interview] and the company’s work culture. I’d like to tell you that I am impressed with the company’s reputation as well as the career growth/opportunity that you offer.
As I am very much interested in this position, my hope is that my competencies fit well with your requirements.
I am eager to bring my knowledge to the position, and believe that my [A,B,C] extensive experience I’ve already developed make me a good candidate.
I look forward to provide more information about my qualifications and the possibility of working with you.
Thanks you again for your time and consideration,