How to Send a Thank You Note After a Job Interview

How to Send a Thank You Note After a Job InterviewHow to Send a Thank You Note After a Job Interview4You had a sternbezogen job interview with a hiring manager who mentioned that youd be a perfect fit for the position. But dont think that shaking hands and saying thank you after an interview is going to seal the deal. Todays savvy job seekers are going the extra mile and sending out thank you notlagees afterjob interviews (handwritten, to boot) to potential employers as an extra way to show their appreciation- and hopefully land the job. Heres how to send a thank you note after a job interview that shows youre the write stuff.Time it right.If you had your interview on a Monday, you dont want to wait until Friday (or worse, weeks later) to send out your note. Ideally, you should mail it the same day, or the following one, to ensure that the person receives it in a timely manner.Address the person properly.Lets say that the hiring manager asked you to call him by his first name during your job interview. It makes sense, then, to address him informally when writing your note of thanks. But if youre unsure what to call him (or if he didnt ask you to call him by his first name during the interview), its best to stick with a more formal Mr., Mrs., or Ms.Use good paper.Sure, your supermarket is having a 50 percent off sale on cards and stationery, but that doesnt mean you should stock up on thank you cards that have strawberries on the front and read Thank You Berry Much on the inside. Invest in some simple (and elegant) card stock that includes thank you notes and stationery with your name on it. It will make you look more professional- and be more memorable.Be clear.Youve had the same signature since high school- a bubble for the i in your first name and a cute little heart after your last name. If you want to be taken seriously though, youll need to skip the smiley faces. Your signature is a representation of you, and you want to be perceived as an adult, not a kid . So make sure your signature is clear of cutesy clutter. Its also crucial that your signature is legible dont scrawl your name across the paper. But if you have really bad handwriting, you can always type your full name underneath your signature so your employer will know who the card is from- and know whose resume and cover letter to put at the top of the pile.How to write a thank you note.A thank you note should be short and sweet. It shouldnt be too gushy, emotional, or overly enthusiastic. You can use this simple thank you note template to guide you (but be sure to replace the generic items with accurate specifics)Dear Mr. Smith,Thank you very much for taking the time to meet with me today. I really enjoyed speaking with you about the company and the details of the job position. Im very interested in joining the company and working directly with you. Thank you again for meeting with me and I will follow up with you shortly. Have a wonderful day.Sincerely,Your NameIt may seem li ke an unnecessary step, but writing a handwritten thank you note puts you one step ahead of the competition. It shows that you are professional and personable, and that youll go the extra mile in order to get hired- all key factors a potential boss is looking for in a job candidate.Readers, do you send out a thank you note after a job interview? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below