Why should you write a thank you letter? If you stand out in the interview but aren’t necessarily the best fit for the open job, an interviewer might remember you for another opening, when it comes up. If the interview was just the first round and someone drops out of the second round interview, they might call you to jump in because you stood out. Thank you letters won’t land you the job but could give you a small edge.

Follow up thank you letters are very simple to write and you should send them within two or three business days of the interview. In the letter itself, be sure to fix the interviewer by name, thank them for their time and the opportunity, express your excitement for both the position and their organization, and include anything you may have missed in the interview. You can find some sample thank you letters online. Most importantly your letter should be typed and always use professional language. Avoid typos, misspellings, and incorrect grammar.