Thank You Letters

You should always follow up with a thank you letter or email. Use these job search tips and resources to write effective thank you letters for job interviews and career help.

This illustration shows tips for sending an employee thank-you note including when in doubt, say thank you because it's never inappropriate and people love to be appreciated, send as written letter, card, or email, use a clear subject line, keep it short, send sooner rather than later, and proofread thoroughly

Employee Thank You Letter Examples & Tips

Updated July 23, 2020

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This illustration includes what to include in a thank-you letter to the vendor including "Begin with a simple statement thanking vendor for service," "Express your thanks for being able to rely on the vendor," "State your hope for an ongoing business relationship," and "Give specific examples of their outstanding service."

Need to Thank a Vendor? Use These Sample Letters

Updated April 12, 2021

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Sample Thank-You Emails for Following up After an Interview

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Informational interview

How to Write a Thank-You Letter After an Informational Interview

Updated July 05, 2021

Informational interview

How to Write a Thank-You Letter After an Informational Interview

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This illustration is about why you should send a thank-you letter after you didn't get the job. It shows good grace, offers a chance to build your network, creates a path to future job opportunities, and is an opportunity to ask for a critique of your interview skills.

Why Should I Follow Up After Being Rejected for a Job?

Title reads: "Tips for writing a thank-you note." There are four icons with captions. The icons are a hand tapping on a watch, two hands holding a heart, a man writing a letter thinking about a girl, and a piece of paper that says "thank yoo." Captions below read: "send it as soon as possible; be positive and sincere; make it personal; proofread carefully before sending"

Thank-You Letter Samples and Writing Tips

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Sample Thank-You Letter to Send After a Job Interview

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Thank-You Email and Letter Samples for Job Interviews

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Sample Email Reference Thank-You Letter

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Here Are Some Helpful Tips for Writing Business Thank You Notes

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Thank You For Your Time

Guidelines for Writing Great Thank-You Letters

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Thank-You Notes That Will Help You Get the Job

This illustration is a thank you letter for references and recommendations

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Phrases to say thank you

Use These Phrases to Write a Perfect Thank-You Note

How to write an interview thank-you email

Best Job Interview-Thank You Email Examples and Tips

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Sample Thank You Letters and Emails for a Job Offer

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Job Interview Thank-You Letter Template

Image shows a hand writing a thank-you note. Text reads: "Tips for writing a follow-up letter or email: include anything you forgot to mention in your interview, express your enthusiasm for the job, edit your work thoroughly."

Sample Thank You Letter to Follow Up on a Job Interview

This illustration lists the essentials of the internship thank-you letter including "Be genuine," "Send either a handwritten note or an email," "Writing a thank-you note shows appreciation, continues the relationship, and could even result in a full-time opportunity," "Thank everyone who helped you," "Don't ask for a job outright," "Include specifics about helpful experiences," and "Provide contact information."

Thank-You Letter Sample to Send After Completing an Internship

Thank You with Pen

How to Format an Interview Thank-You Letter

Examples of the Best Thank-You Letters and Email Messages

This illustration offers closing options for thank-you letters including "Sincerely," "With gratitude," "Best regards," "Many thanks," "With thanks and appreciation," and "Thank you for your consideration."

Top Tips for Graciously Ending a Thank-You Note or Email

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Thank You Letter Example for an Administrative Interview

Team interviewing candidate for a job

Thank You Letter Sample for Group Interview Follow Up

Intern leaving job interview

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Thank Someone for a Introduction With This Sample Letter

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Sample Letter to Thank Those Who Have Helped Your Career

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Sample Thank You Letters for Help During Your Job Search

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Professional Thank-You Letter Examples and Writing Tips

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