career services thank you letters（职业服务谢谢字母）.pdf

s e c i v r Thank You Letters e S And other correspondence r e e Knowing how to write professional thank you letters and other types of correspondence such as acceptance r and withdrawal letters is essential for every job seeker. The guidelines below focus on thank you letters, but a you will find examples of all three types of correspondence on the back. C Many candidates overlook the thoughtful step of writing a thank you letter in the job search process. Thank s you letters will not necessarily secure you a job, but not sending one will most certainly hurt your chances. A e thank you letter should be sent after an interview for a job or an internship and also after an informational c interview. n e Purpose of a thank you letter i c Thank you letters provide an opportunity to reaffirm your interest in the position, restate your skills and S experiences that relate to the position, and acknowledge important points you covered, or may have overlooked, in the interview. It is also a chance to show your professionalism and writing skills. s General guidelines t r A • Send thank you letters within 24–48 hours of the interview. • Use block business letter format; keep your wording professional. • Print your thank you letter on high quality paper that matches your resume. • Make sure there are no typographical errors in your letter. r e • If you are interested in further personalizing your thank you, then a plain, formal thank you card is t acceptable. Do not handwrite if you have poor handwriting. n • It’s acceptable to email thank you, acceptance and withdrawal letters, and you may optionally follow up e with a handwritten letter. C t Parts of a thank you l