Job Interview Thank-You Letter Examples

Writing a thank-you letter after a job interview is always a good idea. In fact, some employers think less of interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly. It's quick and easy to follow up after an interview with an email, note, or formal letter. Taking the time to do so will help you leave your interviewer with a great impression.

Why Send a Thank-You Letter

The first reason to send a thank-you letter is that it's just plain, good manners. But there's also a self-serving purpose: A thank-you note is your opportunity to get your name in front of people one last time and leave a positive impression.  

If you're being interviewed or going through the job application process, thank-you letters allow you to sell yourself as a candidate. You can reference specific instances that may have come up in an interview. Use your thank-you letter to highlight the ways your skills and experience are a good match for the position.

Interview Thank-You Letter Examples

Browse this list of thank-you letters and email messages for additional guidance and inspiration in crafting your own letter. 

• Thank-You Letter for a Job Interview
• Follow-Up Thank-You Letter Example
• Follow-Up / Thank-You Letter After a Job Interview
• Thank-You Letter After a Second Interview
• Thank-You Letter After a Group Interview
• Thank-You Letters to Employees and Team Members
• Thank-You Letter for an Introduction
• Thank-You Letter for a Referral
• Sample General Thank-You Letter
• Personal Thank-You Letter
• Sample Letter Thanking a Prospective Co-Worker
• Thank-You Letter Template

Thank-You Email Message Examples

• Email Interview Thank-You Note
• Phone Interview Thank-You Email Message
• Formatted Email Thank-You Message

Thank-You Letters - Specific Positions

• Administrative Position Thank-You Letter
• Thank-You Letter for an Internship Interview
• Thank-You Letter for Internship Experience and Career Advice
• Internship Thank-You Letter
• Nurse Position Thank-You Letter
• Social Work Position Thank-You Letter
• Summer Job Thank-You Letter
• Thank-You Letter for a Volunteer Interview

Thank-You for Job Search Help Letters

• New Job Announcement and Thank-You for Referral
• Thank-You Letter for a Job Lead
• Thank-You Letter for Job Search Help
• Thank-You Letter for an Informational Interview
• Networking Thank-You Letter

Types of Thank-You Notes

• Email Thank-You Letter Examples
• Employee Thank-You Letters

Job Offer Thank-You Letters

• Thank-You Letter for a Job Offer
• Job Rejection Letter (Thank you for job offer)

Interview Thank-You Letter Template

This is a sample interview thank-you letter. Download the letter template (compatible with Google Docs and Word Online) or see below for more examples.

When to Send a Thank-You Letter

Send thank-you letters as soon as possible. If you had an interview, write your note that day or on the next one. It's easiest to write a thank-you letter when the details of an encounter are fresh in your head.

Whether you're writing a thank-you note after a phone screen or sending a quick note of appreciation after an in-person interview, it's best to write—and send—your note promptly.

Delaying serves no helpful purpose and increases the likelihood that you will forget to write the note. Also, delay too long, and the company may make a decision before you have the chance to make one last positive impression.