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44 After the Interview: Show Appreciation and Evolve

You made it through the interview! You’re almost at the finish line, but before you congratulate yourself with a big, delicious meal or night out, follow these three essential steps.

  • Send a thank you letter within 24 hours after the interview. After your interview, differentiate yourself by showing your appreciation and reiterate your interest in the position to the employer by sending a thank you letter in an email format to those who took the time to interview you. If you have agreed to provide additional information or samples of your work, be sure to do this as soon after the interview as possible. Remember to always proofread your email to ensure no spelling or grammatical errors! A sample thank you letter is provided below.
Write out the questions you were asked during the interview and use them to prepare better for next time.
  • Evaluate and reflect. After the interview, reflecting on your performance and considering what questions you answered well and what questions could have used more information or preparation will help you improve for subsequent interviews.
  • Ask for feedback.
    If you were not the chosen candidate, don’t sweat it! Look at your experience     as a practice round and take the opportunity to ask the employer for feedback on your interview. You may find that not all employers will provide you with this specific information or that the response you receive is vague. However, if you receive feedback, this information could increase your chances of successfully passing your next interview.

Sample Thank You Letter

(At the top of the page, insert the same letterhead you used for your resume, including your name, contact info, and LinkedIn profile link.)

November 28, 2024

Pierre Schneider
Healthy People Dental Clinic
121 River Road East
Kitchener, ON
N2A 0T6

Dear Pierre Schneider,

Thank you for meeting with me today to discuss the dental receptionist position with your company. I appreciate the time you took to get to know me and hear about my skills, experiences, and qualifications. I particularly enjoyed learning more about the opportunities for advancement with your company. 

After speaking with you, I am confident I would be an ideal candidate for this role, offering the quick learning and adaptability needed to succeed with your diverse clientele. In addition to my enthusiasm and strong work ethic, I would bring well-developed computer skills, empathetic communication skills, and a solid understanding of dental charting and billing. 

I am very interested in working with your talented team, and I look forward to hearing from you once the final decisions are made. Please feel free to contact me at any time. I can be reached at (519) 123-4567 if you require further information.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Micheal Jordon

 

Originally adapted from After the Interview and Thank You Letter Sample in Be the Boss of Your Career: A Complete Guide for Students & Grads, copyright © 2021 by Lindsay Bortot and the Employment Support Centre, Algonquin College, which is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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