The Thank You Note

The thank you note is an overlooked strategy. It is a sign of common courtesy that show you are detailed oriented and real want he position. Going the second mile and displaying a real desire for a position can empress a potential employer. Odds are most people don’t send a thank you note. The very fact that you send one after an interview puts you in a more elite group. Nothing like a stamped and mail note to set you a part. An email will not have the same impact.

The note does not have to be elaborate or long. Keep it simple and handwritten.

Example
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Dear Ms. Smith,

Thanks for the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in the position. (Add a line mentioning something that you connected on during the interview) Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

John Q. Jobseeker
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The key is to send it the day of the interview. Hopefully they will receive it while the decision making process is still ongoing. Make sure you get the name of the person you interviewed with. It is hard to send a letter if you don’t have that.

A thank you note might just be the edge you need to get the job. Remember keep it simple; an inexpensive thank you will do just fine.