General Studies – Thank You Notes – Follow-Up

This secondary note (sent 3-5 days after the interview) helps to:

  • Keep you top-of-mind with the hiring manager
  • Provide additional relevant information you may not have shared during the interview
  • Demonstrate continued interest and enthusiasm
  • Add context about how your interdisciplinary background brings unique value
  • Tactfully address any potential concerns raised during the interview

Template 2: Follow-Up Thank You Note (3-5 Days After Interview)

Subject Line: Following Up on [Position] Interview

Dear [Interviewer’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to follow up on our interview from [day of week] regarding the [Position Title] position. After reflecting further on our conversation, I remain very interested in the opportunity to join [Company Name].

During our discussion about [specific project or challenge mentioned in the interview], I realized I have additional relevant experience that might interest you. While completing my General Studies degree, I [describe a relevant project, experience, or course that connects to the company’s needs]. This experience reinforced my abilities in [specific skills relevant to the position] and my capacity to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.

I was also thinking about your team’s focus on [specific company initiative discussed] and wanted to share a brief thought about how my background in [relevant concentration area] could bring a unique perspective to this effort.

Thank you again for considering my application. I’m excited about the possibility of contributing to [Company Name]’s continued success and bringing my interdisciplinary approach to your team.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email] [Your LinkedIn Profile URL]

Additional Tips for Effective Thank You Notes:

  1. Personalize thoroughly: Reference specific people, projects, and conversations from the interview.
  2. Highlight interdisciplinary value: As a General Studies graduate, emphasize how your broad knowledge base offers unique perspectives.
  3. Address any concerns: If the interviewer expressed doubts about your fit, tactfully address them with specific examples.
  4. Correct any missteps: If you feel you didn’t answer a question completely, provide additional context in your thank you note.
  5. Keep it concise: Aim for 3-4 short paragraphs that respect the reader’s time.
  6. Proofread carefully: Ensure there are no spelling or grammatical errors.
  7. Send individual notes: If you met with multiple interviewers, send personalized notes to each person.
  8. Consider format: Email is generally preferred for its speed, but a handwritten note can sometimes stand out (especially in creative fields).
  9. Include next steps: Indicate your continued interest in the position and your availability for further discussions.
  10. End professionally: Use a professional closing like “Sincerely” or “Best regards.”