1. Thank the interviewer;
   
   
2. Offer a firm handshake;
   
   
3. Give or offer the interviewer your references, even if the interviewer does not ask for them;
   
   
4. Send a follow-up thank you letter within 24 hours of the interview.  This is VERY IMPORTANT, as it serves to keep you fresh in the interviewer’s mind, and it acknowledges the meeting.  It also allows you to make an additional contact with the employer while demonstrating your writing skills and professionalism;
   
   
5. This is your opportunity to mention something you feel is relevant, but that you may have missed in the interview;
   
   
6. To View a Sample Thank you Letter, click here.  Address the interviewer by name in your letter, and if there was more than one person interviewing you, be sure to send a personalized letter to EACH recruiter.
   
   Keep it concise but make sure you address three main points:
   • That you paid attention during the interview;
   • That you can do the job and would be a positive contribution to the organization;
   • Include a phone number where you can by contacted.
     

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