Thank you Note - Opportunity to Clarify

After the interview, have you ever wished you had more of an opportunity to clarify a point that may have been left ambiguous or "out of context".  If so, the "Thank You Note" gives you the opportunity.  Granted, it may be too late but at least you are making the effort to better communicate your point.  If you "let it slide", the opportunity could very well be lost.

How many candidates wish they could have elaborated on a question, or totally blew it with a weak answer? Now’s your chance to correct your answer. This may be of little consequence, but what do you have to lose? Besides, interviewers know you were under a great deal of pressure–it’s hard to think of everything. - See more at: http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/6-things-to-include-in-your-follow-up-note/?utm_source=Jacco+Valkenburg&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Careertip#sthash.MdlTLS7B.dpuf

How many candidates wish they could have elaborated on a question, or totally blew it with a weak answer? Now’s your chance to correct your answer. This may be of little consequence, but what do you have to lose? Besides, interviewers know you were under a great deal of pressure–it’s hard to think of everything. - See more at: http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/6-things-to-include-in-your-follow-up-note/?utm_source=Jacco+Valkenburg&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Careertip#sthash.MdlTLS7B.dpuf

How many candidates wish they could have elaborated on a question, or totally blew it with a weak answer? Now’s your chance to correct your answer. This may be of little consequence, but what do you have to lose? Besides, interviewers know you were under a great deal of pressure–it’s hard to think of everything. - See more at: http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/6-things-to-include-in-your-follow-up-note/?utm_source=Jacco+Valkenburg&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Careertip#sthash.MdlTLS7B.dpuf

What do you say in your follow-up note?

1. Show your gratitude. Obviously you’re going to thank the interviewers for the time they took to interview you; after all, they’re busy folks and probably don’t enjoy interviewing people.

2. Reiterate you’re the right person for the job. This is the second most obvious statement you’ll make in your follow-up  notes. Mention how you have the required skills and experience and, very importantly, you have the relevant accomplishments.

3. Interesting points made at the interview. Show you were paying attention at the interview. Each person with whom you spoke mentioned something of interest, or asked a pertinent question. Impress them with your listening skills by revisiting those interesting points.

4. Do some damage control: How many candidates wish they could have elaborated on a question, or totally blew it with a weak answer? Now’s your chance to correct your answer. This may be of little consequence, but what do you have to lose? Besides, interviewers know you were under a great deal of pressure–it’s hard to think of everything.

5. Suggest a solution to a problem: Prior to the interview you were unaware of a problem the company is facing. Now you know about the problem. If you have a solution to this problem, mention it in your follow-up or a more extensive proposal.

6. You want the job: You told the interview committee at the end of the interview that you want the job. Reiterate this sentiment by stating it in you follow-up note, which can be as simple as asking what the next steps will entail. This shows your enthusiasm and sincere interest in the position.

- See more at: http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/6-things-to-include-in-your-follow-up-note/?utm_source=Jacco+Valkenburg&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Careertip#sthash.i6NazsKx.dpuf

What do you say in your follow-up note?

1. Show your gratitude. Obviously you’re going to thank the interviewers for the time they took to interview you; after all, they’re busy folks and probably don’t enjoy interviewing people.

2. Reiterate you’re the right person for the job. This is the second most obvious statement you’ll make in your follow-up  notes. Mention how you have the required skills and experience and, very importantly, you have the relevant accomplishments.

3. Interesting points made at the interview. Show you were paying attention at the interview. Each person with whom you spoke mentioned something of interest, or asked a pertinent question. Impress them with your listening skills by revisiting those interesting points.

4. Do some damage control: How many candidates wish they could have elaborated on a question, or totally blew it with a weak answer? Now’s your chance to correct your answer. This may be of little consequence, but what do you have to lose? Besides, interviewers know you were under a great deal of pressure–it’s hard to think of everything.

5. Suggest a solution to a problem: Prior to the interview you were unaware of a problem the company is facing. Now you know about the problem. If you have a solution to this problem, mention it in your follow-up or a more extensive proposal.

6. You want the job: You told the interview committee at the end of the interview that you want the job. Reiterate this sentiment by stating it in you follow-up note, which can be as simple as asking what the next steps will entail. This shows your enthusiasm and sincere interest in the position.

- See more at: http://www.timsstrategy.com/blog/6-things-to-include-in-your-follow-up-note/?utm_source=Jacco+Valkenburg&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Careertip#sthash.i6NazsKx.dpuf