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Interview thank you letter example

Purpose of an interview thank you letter:
- To express appreciation for the employer's time
- To reiterate your interest in the position
- To remind the employer about your qualifications for the position
- To mention something you forgot to say during in the interview
- To show that you have good manners
- To provide any information the employer may have requested that you send after the interview (i.e references or school transcripts)

What to do if you haven't hear back from the employer:

The interviewer should have mentioned at the interview the process and timelines for them to make a decision. If they did not then use your thank you letter to ask.

If more than a week has passed beyond the date when they said you would hear something then call or email to politely inquire about the status. Something may have changed. A polite inquiry shows you are still interested and encourages the employer to make a decision soon.

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