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Monday, May 11, 2009

Thank You Notes


It is highly recommended to send a thank you note after every interview and should go out within 24 hours. A hand written or hard copy thank you will make you stand out, but an emailed note is becoming more and more acceptable. If you interviewed with several people at one firm, it is a good idea to send a note to each person because you do not know who might be the actual decision maker.

Sending a thank you note will demonstrate your writing capability and show how well you can communicate your thoughts. When writing your note, express your interest and enthusiasm for the position. Try to be specific in what part of the job you are interested in and how you would make the right fit for it. This is a good opportunity for you to reiterate your accomplishments and successes.

The thank you note will also allow you to address any issues or concerns that you forgot to mention or is in need of clarification. If additional information has been requested during the interview include it in your thank you note.

Another good suggestion is to personalize your thank you note by directly referring to a discussion that took place during the interview. This will help the interviewer remember who you are amongst the many candidates that may have interviewed for the position.

Make sure to proof read your thank you note. You want it to represent you as professionally as you would in person. And finally, if after a week of sending your note you haven't heard anything, it is perfectly acceptable to call and check on the status of the position.


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