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interview follow-up Sending a Thank You Note purpose Following-up with a thank you note reiterates your top qualifications and interest in the position. It also shows gratitude and leaves the interviewers with a positive, lasting impression of you. make yourself memorable Don’t forget to also mention something specific and memorable from your interview in your note. Doing this will show that you were paying attention and help the interviewers remember you. Did you discover that you and an interviewer shared the same passion for a particular sports team? Mention it! Perhaps they discussed with you an upcoming project that you would be excited about taking on? Mention it! card or e-mail? You can choose to mail a thank you card with your handwritten message or send a thank you e-mail to the interviewers. The appropriate method is based on your personal preference, the organization’s culture, and the timeline in which they’ll be making hiring decisions. Whether you decide on a card or an e-mail, make sure to send it within 24 hours of the interview. Thank You Note Sample Dear Mr. Thelen: Thank you for meeting with me today, August 25th, to discuss the Assistant Actuary position. I was quite impressed when you described Auto-Owner’s plans for expansion and its down-to-earth, family atmosphere. This is very appealing to me, as well as the opportunities for career advancement. I was also pleased to meet several fellow Detroit Tigers fans, including you, while I was on-site! I hope you enjoy the Tigers-White Sox game in Chicago this coming weekend. As discussed during the interview, I have the strong background in calculus, probability, and statistics that you are seeking for the Assistant Actuary position. This experience not only comes from my actuarial science coursework at Central Michigan University, but also my actuarial internship with the Segal Group, Inc. In addition, I am committed to continuous learning, and would welcome the opportunity to develop my skill sets through the professional development programs you mentioned. Again, thank you for your time during the interview and I appreciate your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, (Sign if sending a card) Chip O. Wa 989.774.3068 [email protected] 34 Sign up for a practice interview through Career Central.