By The Editors
You’ve just returned from a wonderful meeting, and achieved everything you hoped you would, and then some. You asked thought-provoking questions, and the employer provided a ton of useful answers, ideas, and recommendations. He also offered to introduce you to other people. You took careful notes during and after the meeting, so you remember the details of what he said about the people he’s referring you to, and the main points of your conversation.
The meeting lasted more than an hour, and you’re welcome to let him know how things are going. Now it’s time to recognize his generosity with a gracious, sincere thank-you note.
Writing the LetterFollow the grabber-definer-convincer-concluder model to structure a good response.
Grabber: This consists of your appreciation for the employer’s time, sage advice, and excellent referrals. You may want to say that your meeting confirmed the glowing recommendation you received when you initially were referred to her. Of course she will keep reading to see what else you have to say!
Definer: This is where you paraphrase, comment on or further develop one or two ideas that were central to your conversation. You may want to provide further support for an idea, correct a misimpression, or otherwise show that you were paying close attention and appreciate her input. You don’t have to agree with every point she made.
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