5 things to include in a post-interview thank you (with a template)

5 things to include in a post-interview thank you (with a template)5 things to include in a post-interview thank you (with a template)Any time we interview someone, we wait to see whether theyll write a thank you bedrngnise or not. Youd be surprised how often they dont - and thats right about when we decide not to hire them.Sending a post-interview thank you note can really set you unbekannt from other candidates because it signals your continued interest and solidifies a positive impression with the interviewer. Do not underestimate the follow-up Ive actually had hiring managers tell me to wait to schedule a second interview until we receive a thank-you note. Yup, its that important.Avoid just going through the motions, because employers will see right through a generic note. Instead, tailor your message to the specific interviewer and company by including the followingYour appreciation for the meeting (the thank you part)Something specific about the interview or items discussedWhy you are excited about this opportunityA brief explanation of why youd be a good fit for the jobNext steps and your contact informationMake sure to send the note (via email) within 24 hours - and be sure to send one toeveryoneyou interviewed with, not just the hiring manager.Ladders is now on SmartNewsDownload the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career news and advice wherever you go.Still not sure what to write? Heres an exampleDearinterviewer name,Thank you so much for takingtimeto speak with me about the job titleposition. I really enjoyed learning more about the position and your description of the day-to-day duties really helped me gain a better understanding of the responsibilities. Our conversation confirmed my extreme interest and I would be thrilled to bring my editorial experience, specifically my interview expertise, to benefit the company goals.I look forward to hearing from you and thank you again for the opportunity to interview. Please do nt hesitate to reach out if you have additional questionsBest regards,NameEmail addressPhone numberSomething thoughtful and concise like that will usually do the trick - although weve got some other greatthank you notetemplatesright here. Noweliminate unnecessary distractionsand get to writingThis article originally appeared on Career Contessa.close dialogAdvertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012255 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyf rames bx-anim-1012255-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012255 top 0 right 0 /* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child padding 0width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparent.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1pxbox-shadow 0px 0px 0px 3px black.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-3RBnJGC position absolutetop 50%left 50%transform translate(-50%, -50%)z-index -1.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-wryzWV5 width 55px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-wryzWV5 *first-child animation-name bx-anim-1012255-spinanimation-duration 800msanimation-iteration-count infiniteanimation-timing-function linear.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-me4p1bl padding 1 0px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-ZdLO37u width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-ZdLO37u *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34).bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-lyDBLV9 width 900pxheight 550px