Writing a thank-you note is one of the simplest memos you will write as an intern, but possibly one that will bear the most weight on your future. And the best part is that you can’t go wrong. In the professional world, nobody ever calls a person out for not writing a thank-you note. But an internship is a potential career gift, and every present should be acknowledged.
Amidst preparing for the next step, whether it be finding a career, taking a late summer vacation or preparing for a new class schedule, writing a thank-you post-internship note is easy to skip on the to-do list. Now is the time to make it a priority. A few simple words will make you hard to forget. For months, the company you have worked for has been dedicated to you. Mentors put in time to care about getting to know you, and to show you the things you just can’t learn in class.
For an extra 6 to 12 weeks, an employee has to fulfill normal duties while creating a program that will introduce you to the company, provide you a substantial experience, and be beneficial to the company. Developing a program, no matter the scale, takes time and energy. A thank you note gives meaning to their expenditure, and is an affirmation that all the work counted for something important.
A thank-you note should be personal, so don’t send the same one to every person you worked with. It is most impressive to write a handwritten thank you note, but depending on the size of the company, sometimes an e-mail will make it to your recipient more effectively. For a handwritten note, stationary, appropriate post cards and even printed letterheads are acceptable. As a guideline, keep it to a four-sentence minimum. This is enough to express appreciation for their guidance, remind them of your work by highlighting some key experiences, mention the future and end sincerely.
Author Resource:-
Chelsea Prince is founder and Editor-in-Chief of InternCircle, a virtual intern network hub for interns and intern employers with a goal to maximize opportunities and foster valuable experiences through networking and informative platforms.
For more tips on getting the most out of your intern network visit www.interncircle.com
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