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5734 Foster Road
Middleton, Indiana 46204
April 27, 2009
Ms. Martha Berrero
Human Resources Manager
All Care Nursing Center
4431 Lakeside Drive
Middleton, Indiana 46204
Dear Ms. Berrero:
Thank you very much for interviewing me yesterday for the registered nurse position at All Care Nursing
Center. I enjoyed meeting you and learning more about the role of the registered nurse in long-term care with
Jefferson Corporation.
My enthusiasm for the position and my interest in working with the elderly have increased as a result of the
interview. I believe that my education and experience in long-term care fit with the job requirements. I know
that currently I can make a contribution to the care of the residents and over time I hope to qualify as a nursing
team leader.

I wish to reiterate my strong interest in working with you and your staff. I know that All Care Nursing Center
can provide the kind of opportunities I am seeking. Please call me at 907-123-4567 if I can provide you with
any additional information.
Again, thank you for the interview and for considering me for the registered nurse position.
Sincerely yours,

Delores Wheatley

Figure 14.3 Sample thank-you letter.

Voice inflection, eye contact, and friendliness are program, it is wise not to take parting shots at
demonstrations of your enthusiasm for the position someone. Doing a professional program evaluation
(Costlow, 1999). is fine, but “taking cheap shots” at faculty or other
Whatever the questions, know your key points, employees is unacceptable (Costlow, 1999).
and be able to explain in the interview why the
company will be glad it hired you, say, 4 years from Background Questions
now. Never criticize your current employer before Background questions usually relate to information
you leave. Personal and professional integrity will on your résumé. If you have no nursing experience,
follow you from position to position. Many compa- relate your prior school and work experience and
nies count on personal references when hiring, other accomplishments in relevant ways to the
including those of faculty and administrators from position you are seeking without going through
your nursing program. When leaving positions you your entire autobiography with the interviewer.You
held during school or on graduating from your may be asked to expand on the information in your