Tips for Sending a Thank You Note After a Job Interview

After an interview, it may seem appropriate to call and thank the interviewer(s). Is it not appropriate to thank them for their time and the opportunity to speak with them? Thanking the interviewer(s) can make a good impression. However, interviewing job candidates takes time away from the interviewer(s) normal job duties. They may not have enough time, in their day, to take calls from every person they interview. This does not mean you should not thank the interviewer(s). There are other ideas for sending a thank you that are less obtrusive.

Send the interviewer(s) an email. The digital age is making it easier to communicate in an unobtrusive manner. During or after the interview, ask the interviewer(s) for a business card. This will allow you to send them a thank you email. After the interview, send the interviewer(s) an email to thank them for their time. Also, take this moment to let them know that you value their time and look forward to hearing from them. If email is not possible then you can send correspondence by snail mail.

Do not expect a response. The interviewer(s) are very busy. While a thank you can make a positive impression, few interviewer(s) have the extra time to answer every email. Most likely, they do not respond to every email their own boss sends them. They are even less likely to respond to every email sent by each job applicant. This should not downplay the potential benefit of sending a thank you.

Keep your correspondence short and to the point. Whether you send correspondence by email or snail mail, do not send a lengthy letter. Just as the interviewer(s) are not likely to respond to every correspondence, they are not likely to read a lengthy correspondence. You should limit your correspondence to simply thanking the interviewer(s) for the opportunity to discuss opportunities within their company.

Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are crucial. When submitting a resume, it is important to pay attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation. If your resume contains misspelled words then it will turn off the interviewer(s). The same rule applies to your thank you correspondence. Anytime that you are speaking, meeting, or corresponding with the interviewer(s), you want to project a very professional attitude.

Thank you notes do not guarantee you the job. Sending a thank you note is only one part of landing the job. However, sending a thank you note can help you gain an edge, over other job applicants. When sending a thank you note, it is important to craft professional correspondence that is free of spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes. A well crafted message can greatly aid you in landing the job.