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work for Scrooge himself, it’s a sure bet that your next boss will be searching for
someone with whom he can get along on a daily basis.)
If there is no apparent connection of this type, refer to an unusual topic you
discussed with your interviewer, or something you believe may be of interest or
importance to whomever you’re writing.
Sample Openings
I enjoyed our lunch at the River Club, and I thank you for your inter-
est in me.
It was a pleasure meeting you on Monday, and I appreciate the time
you spent with me.
Our meeting last week was very valuable for me, and I appreciate
your willingness to fit me into your busy schedule.
It was a pleasure meeting you again yesterday to discuss the opening
in your media department. I especially appreciate your willingness to
meet me so early in the morning.
Thank you for your time last Friday. It was a pleasure discussing the
plans you’ve conceived for your sales team, and I would welcome the
opportunity to develop new business for your division.
Meeting with you Tuesday morning was invaluable to me. It was re-
warding to discover that a fellow
RECRUITER’S TIP U.S. Iron veteran has penetrated the
upper echelons of our industry.
AN INTERVIEW Working with you would be a privi-
TO REMEMBER lege.
Thank you for your time at our
Interviewing in the office of
your prospective employer af- breakfast on the 14th. I enjoyed
fords you an unbeatable oppor- meeting you, and swapping
tunity. Scan the room for pho- mountain bike trail secrets. Per-
tographs, trophies, awards, haps our paths will cross on Mt.
diplomas. If it’s on display, it Boulder; I certainly hope they will
probably represents something cross in business.
positive to its owner. Use this as I appreciate the time you spent
a point of discussion that you with me on the 26th, and the infor-
can refer to later on in your let- mation you provided on Data In-
ters. It will help you establish a ternational’s growth strategies. It
personal connection your com- was heartening to learn that we
petition may not share—and share the same excitement regard-
make you more memorable to ing the future of our industry, a fu-
your interviewer. ture in which I hope to play an im-
portant role.

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