Finding a Job
Sample Thank You Letters
First Sample Thank You Letter:
Bates Hall
Wellesley College
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
April 24, 2005
Ms. Lisa Sanders
Director of Volunteers
Lakeside Shelter
45 Lakeside Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
Dear Ms. Sanders:
Thank you for interviewing me yesterday regarding the Volunteer Coordinator position at Lakeside Shelter. I am particularly grateful to have had the opportunity to join the residents and staff for lunch. The experience confirmed my commitment to this field, and allowed me to witness the strength and vitality of your organization.
As we discussed, my previous work as a volunteer for the Pine Street Inn and Casa Myrna Vasquez allowed me to strengthen my communication and organizational skills. I also developed an understanding of the needs of shelter residents through these experiences.
I enjoyed meeting you and would welcome the opportunity to become part of the Lakeside Shelter staff.
Sincerely,
Wellesley Student Name
Second Sample Thank You Letter:
Wellesley Student Name
52 Elm Street
Southborough, MA 02000
October 21, 2004
Maya Smith, Director
Center for Service & Action
123 N. Central Avenue
North London, MA 02202
Dear Maya,
Monday's meeting served to confirm further my desire to be a part of your team. You have assembled a wonderful group of talented, enthusiastic professionals and I appreciate having had the opportunity to meet with you.
I respect how difficult your task is in selecting the appropriate person to be your Program Director. She must not only fit in and work well with your current staff, but she must also be respected and accepted by the staffs of other departments and, of course, the clients of the Center. I certainly have the confidence that I am appropriate for, and want to take on, those challenges. I trust that I was successful in communicating that to you and your staff.
I look forward to my telephone interview with Rachel Jones on Thursday, October 30. She plays a key role in your programs and I'm eager to gain her perspective on the Program Director's position.
Again, thank you for Monday's meeting. Hopefully, we will meet again soon to discuss the next steps in my joining you in your continued effort to provide the highest quality of service to your clientele.
Yours truly,
Wellesley Student Name