Here’s another equally unimpressive, too-short note (with a typo, to boot): Thanks for taking the time to speak with me today. It was so great to meet you and learn about. Three or four short paragraphs, structured like the sections we outlined in our formula for an effective thank-you note, makes for the ideal length.Ī recent candidate for an account manager role (with a $90-$100K salary range) sent this underwhelming note: Cover the basics, make your case, and close it out. Mistake #3: Making it too long or too short. My experience client facing and working with internal teams would help me succeed in this role. I feel that experience as an is a great match for this position. It sounds like the culture of learning is exactly what I’m looking for in my next role. It was wonderful to learn more about the role with. Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedules to meet with me today. In the following example, the company’s name is misspelled, and the note is grammatically sloppy, with words missing from several sentences. Your recruiter would be happy to look it over! You can also try using free tools like Grammarly to double-check that your writing is clear. It’s shocking how many typos we see in thank-you notes - especially misspelled company names! Before hitting the Send button, have someone proofread it. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, but a thank-you note with grammatical or spelling mistakes can backfire. This is not the place to rush or get sloppy. Mistake #2: Being careless with mistakes or typos. Ideally, you would ask for the interviewer’s email in advance, but if you were not able to do this, send your note to the person who set up the interview and ask them to forward it. That way, the interviewer’s memory of the conversation is fresh and your note can solidify their good impression before any key post-interview decisions. It’s best to send your thank-you note within 24 hours after the interview.
#Made a typo in email to recruiter how to
Here are the most common mistakes we see candidates make when sending thank-you notes after interviews - and how to avoid them. Sending one can help you build a relationship with your potential future employer and position yourself as the strongest contender for the role.īut if done poorly, it can also backfire - or at the very least, undermine the strong impression you hope to make. The thank-you note is a powerful tool for job seekers. Start at part 1 to grab our formula for an effective thank-you note.
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Note: This is part 2 of our series on the art of the post-interview thank-you note. Here’s what NOT to do when writing yours. In a remote-first world, post-interview thank-you notes are more relevant than ever.
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