This article is part of the “Job search tips” series.
Want to make a lasting impression after a job interview and stand out from the crowd? Or even after you have actually received an offer of employment? There’s no better way to show your gratitude than by sending a personal thank you letter in a coloured envelope. Specialised printing websites offer you a wide variety of envelopes suitable for making a statement while remaining professional – you can even personalise them.
Buying online is easy and affordable, and you can order as many or as few envelopes as you need. With no need for a physical store, online printers can pass those savings on to you. So getting your hands on personalised coloured envelopes is easy – let’s discuss why it makes for a good idea to use them to send a post interview thank you letter.
Mark Yourself Out From the Crowd
No matter what job you’re applying for, the odds are that you are not the only candidate a company or recruitment agency invited for an interview. You’re all vying for the same position, so anything you can do to help yourself stand out from the competition is advantageous. A personally written thank you letter, arriving in a professional but eye catching colour scheme, is an ideal way to do it. Remember, the interviewer has probably come face to face with a high volume of people and the extra reminder of who exactly you are could be the extra push you need to get ahead in their consideration.
Keep it Short
As for the letter itself, the main thing to remember is to keep it terse. The interviewer has already read your application (and those of others), so you’re going to want to make sure you’re as brief and concise as possible. Be blunt – say that you are grateful for the opportunity of the interview, which you hope went well, that you look forward to hearing from them and that if they have any further questions of you that you’d be delighted to answer them. A letter is also a good idea to send if you have been offered a position – it helps you to get started on the right foot in your new workplace and will help reinforce to your employers that they’ve chosen the right person.
What It Says About You
A post-interview letter shows that you’re a conscientious individual who’s able to think for themselves. It also indicates that you’re an agreeable person who is going to be easy to work with and will fit well within the workplace – such things can play on an employers’ mind so anything you can do to mitigate them will help you. Also remember that it’s ultimately just good manners – and with coloured envelopes so easy and affordable to attain, it takes next to no effort.
