So you interviewed for an awesome job or internship. It’s all out of your hands now, right? No, you can still woo them with love notes…ahem…I mean thank you notes! Let’s take some inspiration from one of my favorite bad movies, Letters to Juliet, and win over your dream job/internship’s HR department with a thank you note (or two). The job search doesn’t end with the interview which is actually good news for you. It’s more work, but it means that you can still do more to help yourself get the position you really want. You can (and should) write thank you notes to everyone who interviewed you.
“How many Sophies do you think there are on this planet? Don’t wait fifty years like I did.” AKA: Don’t wait around for that interviewer to get back to you! Go get that internship 😉
Email makes immediate correspondence an option—so you should use it. Try to send an email to each person who interviewed you within 24 hours. At least send it soon after the interview so that the note comes across as sincere and not as an afterthought. This can set you apart from the other people interviewing for that job or internship.
It’s no longer necessary to win them over with a letter in an old wall. Just send an email!
What’re the points to make in your thank you email? Let’s turn to another list:
- You appreciated their time and were grateful for the opportunity to interview.
- You paid attention in the interview. Make sure that you say something that tells the interviewer that you were listening.
- You’re still excited about the opportunity and let them know that you’re still very interested in the position.
- You can clear up any confusion that you think might have been left after the interview.
- Take this opportunity to also ask any questions you might have.
By sending this email right away, you come off as engaged and memorable to the interviewers. Be sure to send individualized notes if more than one person interviewed you.
Create your own destiny and put your best foot forward!
Consider writing a handwritten note. These days, anyone can send a quick email, but it shows true and genuine interest to take the time to mail a thank you note on top of that email. Of course, make your handwritten note different from your email so that you’re not redundant. So many people apply to positions and you want the selection committee to spend as much time thinking about and considering you as possible! Scripps women have a lot to offer, so make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. Good luck!
PS: Remember to keep your notes professional. Don’t shock them, woo them!