What is a thank you letter?Writing a thank you letter is a great way to show an employer that you are a conscientious worker and to show your appreciation for their time. A brief, nicely worded letter that mentions specific things that you learned during the experience can help you to build a network of professionals who will be rooting for you to succee
d. (And recommending you for potential job openings!)
How do I write one?
Your thank you letter should be: - Written in business letter format
- Identify who you are
- Be honest and sincere
- Offer specific details about what was helpful to you
- Sent promptly
What info should I include?
To fulfill these criteria, include the following information: 1st Paragraph:
- Identify yourself and explain why you are writing. Be sure to mention the date of the experience and your program/school connection to remind the addressee of who you are.
2nd Paragraph:
- Describe how the experience was helpful to you.
- What did you learn and how did you learn it?
- What did you enjoy and why?
- Who did you work with? If someone was particularly helpful to you, mention their name.
3rd Paragraph:
- Thanks again for…..
- If there is something that you can compliment the reader on do so!
Pay special attention to these items when you are writing your letter.
- Format – business letter format
- Capitalization & Punctuation
- Details – clear and organized with plenty of details
- Audience & Voice – language is professional and courteous
- Sentence Structure – sentences are complete (no run-ons or fragments) and vary in form to avoid repetitiveness
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