Thank you for your consideration

Put this at the very end of your email or letter. It usually comes right before your name or sign-off. You can say Thank you for your consideration as a standalone sentence. It acts as a bridge to your final goodbye. It makes your request feel less demanding and more like a respectful ask. It is the perfect finishing touch for a professional message.

Use it when applying for a new job or internship. It is perfect for sending a business proposal to a client. If you are asking a professor for a recommendation, use it. It works whenever someone has to make a choice that affects you. It is the "polite armor" of the professional world. It keeps things smooth and respectful.

Never use this with your family or your close friends. It sounds incredibly cold and robotic in your personal life. Imagine saying it after your friend buys you a slice of pizza. They would think you are being sarcastic or weirdly distant. Keep it for people you do not know well or in formal settings. Do not use it for small, instant favors.

In English-speaking business cultures, people value their time very highly. By saying this, you acknowledge they are doing you a favor by just reading your email. It stems from old-fashioned formal letter-writing traditions. Today, it remains the standard for showing professional maturity. It signals that you understand the social rules of the office. It is a sign of a high-level communicator.

You might hear Thank you for your time and consideration. Some people prefer I appreciate your consideration for a softer touch. If you want to be slightly less formal, try Thanks for looking this over. For a very high-stakes situation, use Thank you for your kind consideration. Each version changes the "temperature" of the email slightly. Choose the one that fits your specific relationship with the reader.