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Dear Steve and Jon, I send thank you notes after an interview but I have been told that thank you notes are a waste of time; that the best qualified candidate always gets the job, thank you note or no thank you note. Should I send them? Signed: Thanks |
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Dear Thanks, Frankly, I have spoken with many interviewers who said that they attach little significance to these notes, and that the notes will not affect their decision. On the other hand, I have spoken with others who feel that this extra detail is indicative of a more thorough person, one who is willing to go the extra mile. Since you have nothing to lose and much to gain, I encourage you to send a short note. (Also send one to networking contacts and your references who help you in your job search.) |
Dear Thanks, Only one in three candidates send thank you notes, and they do make a positive difference. But, don’t just send a perfunctory note. Allow a good example of your writing skills to make you stand out positively. Use this opportunity to sell each interviewer on why you are the right person to satisfy that interviewer’s individual hot buttons, based upon your research and upon your observations during the interview. |