A Thank You Letter that Builds on Strengths of the Interview
Dr. David Kresgee
Great Fault Labs
5 Main Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dear Dr. Kresgee:
I'd like to thank you for talking with me about the research- assistant position in your seismology lab. I truly appreciate
all the time and care you took in telling me about the job and learning more about me.
I'm so pleased that you agree that my senior research project in seismology provides me with excellent experience
for this position. I am eager to bring my passion for seismology to the research-assistant position, and I am convinced
the knowledge and experience I've already cultivated make me the best researcher for the job.
I very much look forward to learning of your decision soon. Please feel free to contact me if you need more
information about my qualifications. Thank you again for the exhilarating interview.
Sincerely,
John Oakley
A Thank You Letter that Entices the Employer
Note: This letter is a bit lengthy, but it does a good job of summing up the strengths of the interview and enticing the
employer with the idea that hiring this candidate means that more ideas and innovations cannot be far behind.
Ms. Sentra Nessen
Dayton Sumner Memorial Art Museum
203 Harbor Street
Baltimore, MD
Dear Ms. Nessen:
I want to thank you for taking the time to interview me yesterday for the position of assistant director of the Dayton
Sumner Memorial Art Museum. You, Mr. Dawson, and Dr. Acquino exuded warmth, and I know we could all have an
excellent working relationship.
As I further studied the job description for the position, I grew even more confident that I could take the museum to
new heights of success. With the resources I've gathered, I am ready to hit the ground running with grant-writing. The
15 percent bonus for grants brought in is an excellent incentive, and I would devote a significant portion of my time to
this important venture. I also have a number of great ideas for community and media relations and am excited by
your interest in bringing more schoolchildren to the museum.
As I mentioned when we met, I would like to use my fine arts degree and journalism minor to enhance the museum's
identity while at the same time meeting the needs and expectations of the community. I believe I can make a
significant contribution to the fundraising effort, and I am particularly interested in exploring a corporate donor
program.
I am convinced I could bring a new degree of organization to the museum, including sinking my teeth into making the
workspace far less chaotic and far more functional. More importantly, I'd like to get communications on track so that
newsletters and invitations are sent out on a timely basis. I have some ideas for making the newsletter more user-
friendly. I feel it is extremely important to maintain close communication between the board and director, and I am
committed to doing so.
Ms. Nessen, I thank you again for considering me for this position. I look forward to the possibility of working with you.
Sincerely,
John Oakley