Make Your Thank You Note Count!

Sometimes we feel when interviewing that the Thank You note is just tacked on. Something you are required to do, but don’t place a whole lot of time or effort writing it. Yet, mangers are valuing the thank you note more and more, considering it another crucial method of evaluation. So make your Thank You note count, let it persuade the hiring manager that you are the perfect fit.

Why a Thank You Note Counts and How to Improve Upon It

• It is part of the process: Just like a phone screen or face to face interview, you can use this as another tool to persuade the manager that you are the perfect fit. This is another chance to for the manager to see a side of you they might have not expected.

• You should ALWAYS write a thank you note, a GREAT one: The Wall Street Journal does a thorough job of explaining what should be contained in a thank you. It should be thoughtful, without spelling mistakes, well presented, as well as selling your attributes and willingness to be apart of their company. A good thank you note should also confront any issues that might have occurred in a live interview. It can even demonstrate your plan to achieve their goals and fix weaknesses. There is an art to Thank You note writing and people need to master it. The Wall Street Journal goes so far as to tell you to send an overnight handwritten note (if you have great penmanship) on tasteful and business like stationary.

• Another Criteria: This is a great indicator of your professionalism, your dedication and your ability to sell yourself to the hiring manager. Sometimes, people do not place enough emphasis on the thank you note. But, by writing a well crafted and articulate thank you note, you could seal the deal! You will be thankful you did!

TO read more: Wall Street Jounal’s article “Notes to Interviewers Should Go Beyond a Simple Thank You.”