There are many situations where you may want to say thank you for an opportunity. For example, you may want to thank a hiring manager, boss, or another person for an upcoming job interview.
Also, outside of the workplace may want to thank someone for giving you a personal opportunity.
We will provide examples for many situations. Expressing your gratitude is a great practice and could help you receive more opportunities in the future.
Short Thank You for the Opportunity Quotes
You’ll likely want to write more to express gratitude for a job opportunity or other projects. However, a short email acknowledging the opportunity may be enough sometimes, especially when it’s not for a job interview. A one-sentence thank you may be enough when replying to an email to thank someone for the opportunity.
- Thank you for the opportunity.
- Thank you for the opportunity to _______.
- Thank you for granting me the opportunity to interview.
- I appreciate you giving me the chance to interview
- Thank you. I want you to know that the new opportunity is greatly appreciated.
- This is a fantastic chance for me. Thank you for the opportunity.
- Thank you for the opportunity to learn from you.
- This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me. Thanks for giving me a chance.
- Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to work with you and your team.
- Thank you for allowing me to work on the new project team (when thanking your boss).
- Thanks for the opportunity! I am grateful for it.
Thank You for the Opportunity Wording Template
The template below will work for most situations, whether you are thanking a family member, a friend, another person, a recruiter, a boss, or an interview as part of your job search.
Usually, you will send an email for an interview because it needs to be as timely as possible. Otherwise, you could choose to write a handwritten letter or note. You could download a free thank you card printable if you don’t have thank you cards on hand.
Note: Replace words in [brackets] as appropriate for your thank you note. Also, for more information on thank-you note writing, review the steps for how to write a good thank-you note.
Dear [Person’s Name],
Thank you for the opportunity to [what the opportunity is]. [A sentence or two about what the opportunity means to you, why you are thankful for it or explain why you are interested in the position].
[If confirming an interview time, state the time and day of the interview].
Sincerely (or another closing),
[Your Name]
The example messages below are the center section of the thank you message. Please include the opening, closing, and your name in your note.
Related Messages:
To say thank you for the opportunity to interview AFTER the interview, review the thank you note messages after an interview.
Please look at the thank you for the promotion example messages to thank your boss for a promotion.
General Thank You For The Opportunity Messages
These examples are when you want to thank someone who gave you an opportunity that isn’t related to the office, your team, or job interviews.
Use the examples to inspire the wording for your thank you note. Think about WHY you are thankful for the opportunity and include that in your message.
#1 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to try out for the musical. I love singing and am excited to have a small part as I get comfortable being on stage. You’re a wonderful person for thinking of me. I would not have tried out without your encouragement.
#2 Thanks for giving me the chance to cook dinner for you last week. I was excited to have the opportunity to cook for you. And I appreciate the honest feedback you gave me.
#3 Thank you for the opportunity to visit the zoo with your family. I enjoyed seeing the animals and hanging out with the kids.
#4 Shadowing you all the day was so much fun. Thank you for allowing me to see what a day as a veterinarian is like. I also appreciate that you talked through the surgery on the cat as you did it. My interest in becoming a veterinarian is stronger than ever. You’re a great mentor.
#5 I’m so thankful that you are part of my life. Thank you for all the opportunities you’ve given me over the years. I’ve learned so much about [topic] with the hands-on experience.
#6 Thanks for giving me this opportunity to learn woodworking from you. I am excited to get started with my first project.
Thank You For The Opportunity To Work With You
These examples will help you write a thank you message for job opportunity.
Remember to think about why you want to thank them. Do you want to learn from them? Are you happy to share your knowledge? The more specific you can be, the better your note will be!
#1 Thank you for this opportunity to work on this project with you. I am excited to learn from you and have someone to collaborate with.
#2 I am grateful for the opportunity to work on the new project with you. I have several ideas to discuss at the meeting next week, and I am excited to hear back from you.
#3 I am excited to join your team for [new project name]. Thank you for selecting me for this opportunity.
#4 Thank you for the opportunity to work with you. I have heard so many good things about your problem-solving abilities. I am confident that we will find a solution for [the current problem] together.
#5 Thank you for allowing me to work on this project with you. I am excited to bring my talents to the marketing team as we collaborate with them. I am grateful that you chose me when this opportunity came up!
#6 I am grateful for the opportunity to work with you. I’ve heard great things about your expertise and look forward to learning from you and the team members for [subject/topic]. I am very excited for a new challenge!
#7 I want you to know that I appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I’ve learned so much from you during the past few weeks about [subject/topic]. You’re a great mentor, and I am thankful for the extra time you’ve spent explaining things when I’ve had questions.
#8 Thank you for the job opportunity! I am grateful for the freelance work and look forward to supporting your goals.
Thank You For Reaching Out About An Opportunity
Sometimes, you may want to thank someone for reaching out about an opportunity. This could be a job opportunity or something not related to a job. And you can still say thank you even if you decide to pass on the opportunity.
#1 Thank you for reaching out about the job opportunity on your team. I appreciate you for thinking of me! I’m currently not looking for a new position, but it sounds interesting, and I would like to hear more about it. When would be a good time to meet?
#2 Thank you for contacting me about the new position at your company. The opportunity sounds like the challenge I’ve been looking for. I will submit my application this week if you can put in a good word for me.
#3 I want to thank you for reaching out about the job opportunity. I am grateful to be considered. I’ve attached my resume for review. Please let me know when you’d like to discuss further. Thank you for your time.
#4 Thank you for letting me know about the opportunities at the local art center. I’ve reviewed the course offerings and signed up for the acrylic painting beginners class on Saturdays. I am grateful that you told me about them!
#5 Thank you for contacting me regarding the opportunity at [place]. I am excited to learn more about [topic]. Will you be attending as well? If so, let’s plan to have lunch together beforehand.
Thank You For The Opportunity To Interview
Note: These examples are to say thank you BEFORE you’ve had the interview. To write a thank-you note after your interview, please read the post-interview thank-you email guide.
The examples could be written to your current boss, the boss of another department, a hiring manager, a hiring team, or a boss at a new company.
Saying thank you before the interview is a nice personal touch to show your appreciation and stay in the interviewer’s mind. Sometimes, the small details matter when seeking a job offer. However, for some hiring managers, a thank you email makes no difference in the hiring decision.
The examples will give you ideas for saying thank you for the interview opportunity.
Examples for Boss or another Internal Contact
When interviewing with your boss or another internal contact for a different position, you might already have an excellent professional relationship with them. In this case, a shorter note will be sufficient.
#1 Thank you for the opportunity to interview for [position]. I look forward to meeting you on [Date] at [Time].
#2 I look forward to talking with you about [position name]. Thank you for giving me the chance to interview for the new opportunity on our team.
#3 Thank you for accepting me as a candidate for the new position on your team. I’ve had positive interactions with a few other team members and look forward to the interview this Friday at 3:00.
#4 Thank you so much for setting up an informational interview with me regarding the new job opportunity on your team. I am excited to learn more about the position on Friday when we talk at 2:00.
#5 I’m looking forward to discussing [position name] with you. Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the new role.
#6 Thank you for considering me for the newly created job on your business development team. I’ve worked with [name of the person you know on the other team] a few times, and I’m looking forward to the interview on Tuesday.
#7 Thank you for letting me know about the new position on your team. I appreciate the opportunity, and I look forward to the interview. I will see you at our meeting next Tuesday at the office!
Examples Of Interview With A New Company
These longer examples are for when you have a job interview at a new company. A professional thank-you note needs to be more formal with contacts that you do not know yet.
Showing gratitude before interviews can help make a lasting impression.
#1 Thank you for this interview opportunity
Dear [Hiring manager/boss/contact name],
Thank you for the opportunity to interview with [Company name]. I am very interested in learning more about the [position]. I look forward to meeting you on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
#2 Thank you for the online job opportunity interview
Dear [Hiring manager/boss/contact name],
I confirm that an interview on Zoom next Thursday at 10:00 a.m. works for me. The position for [position name] may be an excellent fit for my talents. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet with you.
With sincerest thanks,
[Your Name]
#3 Thank you for the phone interview opportunity
Dear [Contact name],
I can have a phone interview with you next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. I am looking forward to learning more about [position name] and the [Business Name]. Also, I am grateful for the opportunity.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
#4 Thank You for Giving Me the Opportunity to Interview Email
Dear [Contact name],
Thank you for the interview last week. I can meet for the second interview next week at 3:00 on Monday.
The position sounds like a great opportunity, and my skills would benefit your team.
I am excited to learn about the next steps. As requested, my letters of recommendation are attached.
Thanks Again,
[Your Name]
Thank You For The Opportunity To Be Part of Your Team
When starting on a team, these thank-you notes could be written to your boss in an email or perhaps a new boss if you changed teams. These examples are also appropriate for another team leader if assigned to a project team.
Here are samples so you can say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your team.
#1 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of your team. I hope to be helpful to the others on the team and learn from the more experienced team members.
#2 Thank you for adding me to your team during the recent reorganization. I’ve always appreciated your career advice and look forward to working closely with you in the near future.
#3 Thank you for giving me this opportunity to work on the [special team name]. I have a great interest in [team topic]. I’m thankful to work here at [company name], where so many opportunities exist.
#4 I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for adding me to your team. I am grateful for the chance to learn from you and the other team members.
#5 Thank you for including me on your team for [business need]. Thank you for taking the time to explain why you think I am an excellent candidate for it. I am excited about the first team meeting on Friday.
#6 Thank you for giving me the chance to join your team. I’ve taken an interest in the new reporting tool and will be happy to discuss my ideas with development. And I’ve heard that you are a great boss!
#7 Thank you for giving me this opportunity to be part of your team. I’ve heard that you are a wonderful boss, and I look forward to meeting the others on the team next week. I’m thrilled to be joining the [subject] team finally!
#8 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work on the project team for [the special assignment]. I am excited to be part of your team. I appreciate your consideration and will work hard to make the project a success!
#9 I am excited to be joining your team. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn and grow.
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