Wondering what to say in that thank you letter for an interview or informational meeting? The Culture and Manners Institute offers these tips:
Etiquette is about being attentive to the people around us. Whether writing a follow up thank you letter for an interview or a client meeting, personalize it. Include details of what you talked about in the meeting.
It's a mistake to write a generic thank you that looks like it could have been cut and pasted with different names and companies:
"Thank you for telling me more about the position at (fill in the organization). I feel like my skills would make me a valuable member of your team."
Make the person feel like you are talking to him/her and not just anyone:
"I was inspired by your story about how you started out in manufacturing..."
"You are interested in a greater online presence for your athletic clothing line, and I have proven experience in growing several student organizations through social media."
"Attached is the online advertising information we talked about. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me."
"I enjoyed meeting you and Manny Products, your Vice President of Consumer Research."
"I will follow up with you on the week of June 8th. Congratulations on your first grandchild and enjoy your time off."
The most valuable part of personalizing a business letter? It says to the person, "I was listening."
For help with formulating an effective thank you letter, contact a career counselor at LCS at lawcareer@ggu.edu.
