Thank You Letter: The Sample Below. Use Your Own Words! Hints
Thank You Letter: The Sample Below. Use Your Own Words! Hints
Thank You Letter: The Sample Below. Use Your Own Words! Hints
Thank you letters are documents that express your appreciation to the person / people for the time they took to
interview you and consider your candidacy. As is the case with your cover letter, do not simply copy the wording from
the sample below. Use your own words!
Hints
Your Address
Should include your complete street address, 1401 AnyStreet
city, state and zip code, NOT YOUR NAME, AnyTown, AnyState 00011
followed by the date after two blank lines.
January 23, 2013
Mailing Address
Should include the complete name, title and Dr. Wonderful Employer
address to whom you are sending the letter. Assistant Superintendent – Great School District
111 Street
AnyTown, AnyState 11111
Salutation
Dear Dr. / Mr. / Ms., etc. and their LAST NAME.
Dear Dr. Employer:
First Paragraph
Express your sincere appreciation; naming all Thank you very much for the opportunity to interview for the Special
people with whom you interviewed and the Education Teacher position with your school district on January 12, 2013. I
position for which you interview enjoyed meeting with you and Ms. Employer#2, and I especially enjoyed
learning more about the challenge and opportunities this position has to
Second (and sometimes third) Paragraph offer.
Reemphasize your strongest qualifications and
how you meet the requirements of the position. My enthusiasm for the position has been strengthened considerably as a
Draw attention to the match between you and result of my interview with you, and I am confident my education and
the job. Show how your past work experience experiences continue to match those required of your posted position. As
matches the job for which you are applying. you may recall from my interview, my experiences as a student teacher with
the Marquette School District and my volunteer experiences have given me
Closing Paragraph the knowledge necessary to meet the growing demands of this position and
Reiterate your interest in the position and offer your school district, and I am confident I will be able to make significant
to provide an additional information if needed. contributions to your students
Restate your appreciation.
I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate my very strong interest in
the position and in working with you and your staff. Please feel free to
Closing
contact me at (OUR PHONE NUMBER) if I can provide you with any
A simple “Sincerely,” followed by some additional information. Again, thank you for your time and consideration,
blank lines for your signature, followed by and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
your full name.
Sincerely,
Marvin A. Student