How to Write a ‘Thank You’ Email After a Healthcare Job Interview

If you just finished a job interview for a healthcare role — or landed an interview — congratulations! Neither of those milestones is easy to reach. Both take hard work, but you’re not done yet.

Whether you nailed the interview or are prepping ahead of time, remember that hiring managers may be paying very close attention to how well (and how quickly) you send a ‘thank you’ email after the interview.

The Importance of a ‘Thank You’ Email

When you first got the news that you booked a healthcare job interview, it was probably a huge relief. You might have felt grateful if there was an advisor who helped you find this job opening and, hopefully, you felt pride in yourself for the big accomplishment.

At the end of the day though, it’s the healthcare organization you’re interviewing with that decided to give you the opportunity. That’s something to be thankful for, so express it.

That’s the whole point of writing a ‘thank you’ email to the interviewer — to show that you understand the opportunity presented to you and that you value the time of every team member involved.

But that’s not the only thing it shows. A ‘thank you’ email is a great opportunity to show off some intangibles such as empathy, communication, efficiency, and enthusiasm for the role.

Post-Interview ‘Thank You’ Email Template

Sending a ‘thank you’ email shortly after your healthcare interview is advised — within a few hours if you can, but certainly within the first 24 hours. This template might be able to speed things along:

Feel free to copy and paste this post-interview thank you email template to use when you need to send a ‘thank you,’ or simply use it as a guide. But remember, if there is an opportunity to make this more your own, take it.

Perhaps there was a funny anecdote shared or something you were genuinely interested in during the healthcare job interview. Don’t be afraid to use that in your ‘thank you’ email. It shows that you were engaged in the conversation.

What If It Was the First in a Series of Healthcare Interviews?

Now, what if the interview that took place was just the first in a series leading up to getting the job? Should you send a ‘thank you’ email to the second or third interviewer you speak to? The answer is YES.

Just as the first healthcare interviewer was taking the time to get to know you and giving you an opportunity for a role, so are the other people down the line.

Once again, this is another chance to show how comfortable you are communicating with several people within the healthcare organization — something you may have to do anyway on the job.

Refer to the email template above if you need inspiration for your second or third post-interview ‘thank you’ email. Think of it as a productive creative exercise by finding ways to personalize each one with references that are specific to the interview that took place.

Your ‘thank you email’ can set the tone for the remainder of the hiring process following that first interview. So, don’t miss the opportunity to show why you’re the right person for that healthcare role, and to show that you care.

Want Help Preparing for Your Healthcare Job Interview?

If you have questions about how to successfully interview for a healthcare job or simply want more practice, we’re here to help. UMA’s Career Services team provides interview and resume guidance for all students, graduates, and alumni.