You crafted your cover letter. Written your resume. You've even been invited on an interview. Only one more important piece of correspondence lies between you and your potential job: the thank-you letter.

Employers like a conscientious employee, and by following up with a thank-you note, you are showing that you know proper business etiquette and appreciate the opportunity they have extended to you.

What should you include in a thank you letter? Here are some tips:

• Thank the employer for his or her time during the interview; this is, after all, a thank you letter.
• Mention some of the things you learned during the interview, specifically those things you feel you are qualified to do. For example, "I was especially excited to learn that you are looking for someone with QuarkXPress experience. As you may recall my mentioning, I have over five years of experience designing brochures using QuarkXPress."
• If you forgot to mention something during the interview, include it in the thank-you letter.
• If the employer requested that you submit samples of your work, you may attach them to the thank-you letter. Be sure to mention the attachments in your letter: "As requested, I am forwarding samples of the press releases I have written for your review."
• Invite the employer to contact you for more information if necessary.
• Mention that you are looking forward to the employer's decision.
• Be sure to sign the letter.

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