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A thank-you letter following a job interview should could serve three purposes:

  1. Confirm your interest in the job

  2. Summarize your main credentials

  3. Express your desire to be included in the next step(s) of the hiring process or to be offered the job

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A critical step in conducting a thorough self-assessment is to seek feedback and incorporate the feedback you receive into your assessment. When it comes to interviews, feedback can be extremely valuable. You can seek feedback on your interview skills, whichever works best for you.

Some ideas you might consider are…

  • Book an interview appointment with a career advisor at the Centre for Career Development

  • Attend an interview workshop at the Centre for Career Development

  • Practice responding to interview questions with a friend or family member and ask for feedback

  • Use an online mock interview tool such as Google Interview Warmup

  • Whether or not you are the successful candidate, you can ask the employer what went well in the interview and what could be improved next time.

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NOTE: co-op students are not encouraged to reach out to employers about this interview feedback, as employers who wish to share interview feedback typically do so through WaterlooWorks

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