Group+Hypothesis

Introduction:
Many applicants for jobs feel like the main steps in the process of obtaining employment include finding a job posting, submitting an application with supporting materials (resume, letters of reference, etc…), interviewing, and receiving an offer. Many job applicants underestimate the value that a strong thank-you letter can add to the likelihood of being hired.

Hypothesis:

 * Using the Show vs. Tell method, participants who see examples of good thank-you letters combined with guidelines will write a thank you letter that will be more highly evaluated by hiring managers than participants who are only given guidelines.

Condition 1:

 * Participants will follow step-by-step guidelines for writing a thank-you letter to an interviewer.

Condition 2:

 * Participants will follow step-by-step guidelines and having example thank-you letters for writing a thank-you letter to an interviewer.

Learner Population:

 * Population 1: Working professionals who receive only step-by-step guidelines (3 people)
 * Population 2: Working professionals who receive step-by-step guidelines and example thank-you letters (3 people)
 * Population 3: Interns who receive only step-by-step guidelines (3 people)
 * Population 4: Interns who receive step-by-step guidelines and example thank-you letters (3 people)