Sending a follow up letter after a job interview shows professional courtesy - a task that many job candidates tend to forget.

In this letter, you show your appreciation for meeting with the employer and add any details you discussed during your interview.

Trust that you will leave a lasting impression if you follow up with a "Thank You" note. You can send it through e-mail or postmark.

If you were interviewed by more than one employee, send ALL of them a follow up letter. It can be the same for each manager. But if you discussed different topics with one manager, then re-word the letter for him/her specifically.

Here is a template for a follow up e-mail:

Date

Dear Manager's Name,

First Paragraph: Start by thanking the direct manager you met with for taking their time to speak with you, and express your excitement if given the job.

Body Paragraph: Describe why you are the perfect candidate. Talk about the duties, skills, and anything else mentioned during your interview that highly interest you. But don't repeat statements from your cover letter. This can be 3-5 sentences.

Second Body Paragraph (Optional): You can explain more in detail here, if you choose to. Discuss what else you can bring to the job and other information you may have forgotten to mention during the interview.

Final Paragraph: Conclude by restating your appreciation for the employer's time and consideration and that you look forward to their hiring decision.

Sincerely,

Your Name

This is an example of someone who is applying for an internship at a nonprofit organization:

January 30, 2009

Dear Mr. Ford,

I would like to thank you for meeting with me today to discuss the role of the marketing intern. I greatly enjoyed our interview and getting to know more about your organization, and I would be thrilled to take on the responsibilities of the position if given the opportunity.

I was particularly impressed by the upcoming events that were presented to me as immediate job duties I would help prepare. They seemed very humanitarian and made me realize more that this is the kind of environment I want to pursue a career in. It is without a doubt that your organization has been so successful while maintaining a reputation for superb, charitable work. I am confident that my marketing knowledge will be of great use for this internship, and I will take on the opportunity as a significant learning experience.

Thank you again for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing your final hiring decision.

Sincerely,

John Smith

You can also choose to mail your letter.
Click here for a sample follow up letter.