Why You Should Be Sending Post-Rejection Thank You Notes!

You’ve heard of a post-interview thank you note. Now get ready for the post-rejection thank you note!

I see WAY too many job seekers viewing rejection as the end of the line. They cut ties with everyone at the company. These are people you spent 30-60+ minutes connecting with! They know your value; they know what you offer. They can be some of the best leads for new roles if you let them. So instead of letting rejection be the end of the line… send a post-rejection thank you!

Here's how to write one in 4 parts:

1. Thank them for taking the time to consider you

2. Wish them a ton of success with the hire they made

3. Mentioned specific things you loved about the company, team and speaking with them!

4. Ask if it'd be ok for you to stay in touch

It could look a little something like this:

“Hi [Interviewer Name],

Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me last week! I heard the team made a hire, I’m super excited for you all, and I’m wishing you a ton of success with [Initiative].

I really enjoyed interviewing at [Company], and I especially enjoyed our chat about the future of [XX] in the [XXX] space.

If you’re up for it, I’d love to stay in touch! Either way, have an awesome rest of the week.

Best,
[Your Name]
[Contact Info]”

Now, the communication doesn’t even have to end there. Set yourself a calendar reminder to follow up with these people once per quarter, or least on a biannual basis. You should aim to add value with your touch-points, and if they do , I promise they'll lead you to more opportunities in the future!