Thank You Note It is proper etiquette to send a

  Thank You Note It is proper etiquette to send a thank you note to a potential employer, a recruiter or interviewer, a reference, or to any other professional with whom you would like to express appreciation for their consideration, time, information shared, or a gift (such as a sponsorship, scholarship donation, etc.). A thank you note should be sent as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours. In today’s business world where people are frequently traveling or working inconsistent hours or at various locations, an email thank you letter is appropriate, but a neatly handwritten thank you letter offers an added personal touch. If sending a handwritten thank you letter, ensure that you use professional stationary (résumé paper is fine) or a professional thank you card. Even if you are unsure of what to say in a thank you letter, or if you are sending it out a week late, please keep in mind a personalized and sincere thank you letter is always appreciated. A thank you letter should contain: An expression of gratitude for the service, gift, or information given A specific reference to the action or object that prompted your thank you letter, i.e. the service, information, or gift A specific reference to how you will make use of the gift or information, or why you value what was provided or given Thank You Note Sample Jane Student 1234 Career Rd Detroit, MI 48202 August 6, 2008 Ronald Hooper United Calding, Inc. 1600 Stremple Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Dear Mr. Hooper: Thank you for taking the time to meet with me the other day. I was fascinated by United Calding’s unique approach, and I hope to learn more about it. After meeting with you, I believe the job that we discussed is the perfect opportunity for me, and I hope I demonstrated my ability to perform at or above your expectations. Enclosed, please find copies of my references per your request. Best regards, Jane Student Wayne State University | School of Business Administration | Career Planning and Placement Office | 5201 Cass Avenue, 103 Prentis Building | Detroit, MI 48202 | 313-577-4781 | bizcareers@wayne.edu   Career Planning and Placement Office Professional Job Search Documents Resources: Author D. Rosenberg, and Hizer, David. The Resume Handbook. Avon, Massachusetts, 2003. Doyle, Alison. “Writing at Curriculum Vitae.” About.com. 6 August 2008 Farr, Michael, and Kursmark, Louise. 15 Minute Cover Letter. Indianapolis, IN, 2005. Gray, Peter, and Carroll, John. Beyond the Resume. Franklin Lakes, NJ, 2006. Lamarre, Helene. Career Focus: A Personal Search Guide. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2006. Messmer, Max. Job Hunting for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ, 1999. Ryan, Robin. “21 Ways to Improve Your Resume.” RobinRyan.com. 6 August 2008 Ryan, Robin. “Resumes that WORK to market YOU so employers will start calling.” RobinRyan.com. 6 August 2008 “10 Tips for an Internet Friendly Resume.” ResumeDoctor.com. 6 August 2008 Wayne State University | School of Business Administration | Career Planning and Placement Office | 5201 Cass Avenue, 103 Prentis Building | Detroit, MI 48202 | 313-577-4781 | bizcareers@wayne.edu