The thank-you note that actually moves the needle

A good follow-up can tip a close decision. What to write, when to send it, and what to leave out.

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Amelia Reid
27 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
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Why it's worth sending

A good follow-up rarely wins an offer outright, but it can tip a close decision, and its absence is sometimes read as a lack of interest.

What to include

Thank the interviewer for their time, reference one specific thing you discussed, and briefly restate why you're a strong fit — not a generic "great speaking with you."

Timing and length

Send it within 24 hours, keep it to a few sentences, and send one per interviewer if you met several people. Skip anything that reads like a second cover letter.

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Amelia Reid

Resume writer at Set My Resume specialising in cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. Amelia helps clients tell one consistent story across every document.

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