It always feels good to get an interview for a job you really want.
If a recruiter has helped secure you that interview, no matter if you’re successful or not you should send them a thank you letter afterward.
Not only is it the polite and professional thing to do, but it’s also going to strengthen your relationship with them and may help with future opportunities!
Here are examples and samples of thank you letters to recruiters for arranging interviews you can use:
10 Thank You Letters to A Recruiter for Arranging Interview Sample
“Dear ___,
I just wanted to say thanks for arranging my interview with [company].
Although I didn’t get the role I’ll learn from this experience and am thankful for having the opportunity to interview with them.
I look forward to hearing from you if you have any other opportunities.
Again, thank you so much for your help and support.
Best regards,”
“Dear ___,
I am writing to express my gratitude for arranging the interview I had with ____.
It was an exciting opportunity and a great learning experience. I truly appreciate taking the time to make this happen for me.
I appreciate your support and guidance throughout this process, and I am looking forward to staying in touch.
Thank you again for all your help.
Sincerely,”
“Dear ___,
I want to thank you for arranging the interview with ____ for me. Even though I wasn’t successful, it was an enlightening experience.
I am grateful to you for the effort and time that you put into helping me with this process.
Your help is greatly appreciated, and I’m looking forward to discussing future opportunities with you.
Warm regards,”
“Dear ___,
Thank you so much for arranging my interview at ____.
It was an enlightening experience and even though I wasn’t successful I learned a lot about the company and the role.
You have been very helpful throughout this entire process, and your guidance has been invaluable.
I really appreciate it, thank you once again!
Sincerely,”
“Dear ___,
Thank you so, so much for giving me the opportunity to interview with [company].
I found out today that I was successful and will be starting on [date], this wouldn’t have been possible without your help.
I’m so excited and grateful to you for arranging the interview and giving me this opportunity.
I really appreciate it, thank you once again!
Sincerely,”
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“Dear ___,
I wanted to thank you for arranging the interview with ____.
I had a feeling it went well and this morning I received a formal offer from them which I’m more than pleased with and will be accepting.
I’m so grateful for all your help and guidance throughout the process.
Thank you once again!
Best regards,”
“Dear ___,
I’m writing to thank you for arranging the interview with ____.
It was a great experience and I appreciate all your help and support in making it happen.
I’m looking forward to staying in touch and discussing future possibilities with you.
Thank you again!
Sincerely,”
“Dear ___,
I wanted to thank you for arranging the interview with ____. It was exactly what I was looking for at the right time in my life.
I haven’t heard back from their HR department yet, but the interview went well from my side and I’m hopeful, to say the least.
Thanks again for all your help and support.
Best regards,”
“Dear ____,
I am writing to express my appreciation for arranging the interview with ____.
It was an amazing opportunity and I learned a lot of useful information during the process.
I’m due to hear back from their HR department next week, so I hope I’ll be contacting you with some good news!
Either way, I can’t thank you enough for all of your hard work in arranging the interview.
Thanks again for all your help and support.
Best regards,”
Why It’s Important to Thank a Recruiter for Arranging Interviews for You
No matter how your interviews go, it’s always important to thank a recruiter for arranging the interviews for a number of reasons:
- It shows that you appreciate their work and effort.
- It reflects well on you and teaches them to trust you in the future.
- It helps to build a positive relationship with the recruiter.
- It shows that you are professional and courteous.
- It demonstrates that you understand the importance of networking.
- It gives them an incentive to help you in the future.
These are just a few reasons why it’s important to thank a recruiter for arranging interviews, and they all help to build the relationship and increase your chances of success.
I know how frustrating and disheartening it can be when it feels like you can’t get a break and things just aren’t going your way during job searching.
But it’s important to remember to thank those who are helping you and to also stay positive and keep pushing forward.
Good luck with your job-seeking endeavors!
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