Interview Thank You Letter - Internships and Students

Writing an interview thank you letter or email after your student or internship interview is a sure-fire way to impress the company.

Many interns and students neglect to follow up after their interviews and sabotage their chances of getting the job.

Sending a brief, personalized thank you letter or email within 24 hours of your interview will ensure you stand out from the crowd. In addition, it provides an opportunity to reinforce your enthusiasm and suitability for the job.

It only takes a a little time to put together a thank you note after the interview but the impression it makes is lasting.

For other job interviews use this sample interview thank you letter.

Sample Interview Thank You Letter After an Internship Interview

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

The Date

Mr Bill Smith
Human Resources Manage
ATL Corporation
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr Smith

I would like to thank you for the time you took this morning to discuss the internship position available at ATL Corporation. Both the interview and the company tour were very informative and enjoyable. I am excited about the possibility of an internship with such a respected and dynamic organization.

I am confident that this internship is an excellent fit for my abilities and skills. My accounting knowledge and computer skills will allow me to quickly become a productive staff member.

I am enthusiastic about how much I am going to learn at ATL Corp and can assure you of my commitment and motivation in this regard.

Thank you again for your time and the efforts you made to arrange my visit. I look forward to hearing your final decision.

Sincerely,

Candidate's name

Can I send a thank you email after my internship interview?

If most of your contact with the company has been through e-mail, then it is acceptable to use email to thank the employer for your internship interview.

Include your full name in the subject line and the date of your interview. eg: Jane Smith -  Internship Interview Date

Interview Thank You Letter for Students and Graduates

Student's Name

Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Ms Jane Jones
Human Resources Director
Green Outlets
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Ms Jones

Thank you for the time you spent interviewing me yesterday during your visit to the Tech Institute. I am very interested in your retail management trainee program, it sounds both challenging and exciting.

As we discussed I will complete my marketing degree in two months and am convinced that the skills I have learned during my studies will be of real benefit in undertaking this program. The temporary jobs I have had in various retail outlets have helped me gain a practical understanding of the retail environment and how to deal with the public.

I would like to arrange an on-site visit to Green Outlets to learn more about the company. Would it be possible to organize this? I have included my phone number and e-mail and hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you again for your time and interest.

Sincerely,

Student's name

How to follow up after your interview

Very few people actually follow up their internship or student interviews with a thank you letter. Stand out as the right candidate by being the one that does send an interview thank you note within 24 hours of your interview.

Select the right interview thank you letter from the many examples at job interview sample thank you letters.

Interview thank you letters template

These thank you letters can be adapted for use after an informational interview.

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