Business Thank you cards - a single note after an interview a Long Way Have you ever thought of sending a thank you note after an interview? It may not seem obvious at a post, but do it anyway.
Make sure to get a card of the person who interviews you. If you can not or are not, at least write the name of the interviewer before you go to the interview. Also, make a mental note of his name as you present yourself at the beginning of the interview. And, keep a record of the address of the establishment you visited. If it is a branch of a large company, the use of the branch, not head office.
Your thank you note is intended to be just that - a note. Do not write a novel. You know how annoying it is to be held on the phone by someone who wants your business, which is so verbose and long-term it makes you want to hang all, let alone deal with them? Well, do not do this in the form of notes, either. Be brief and specific.
What do you want to accomplish with your note is, first and foremost, you write a note to all. Most candidates - and people in general - simply do not bother with thank you cards. interviewers and other members of the company human resources personnel do not expect to receive them, so when it happens, it will stand. This is also true of college interviewers, parents interview potential nannies, contractors and owners can review renovate their homes. Thus, the fact that you bother to write and send an even more important than what he says. As we decide in a few seconds short or not they have found "home" they want to buy, if a card has made an impression within seconds of falling into the hands of the recipient.
Regarding the contents of the note, it is useful to mention something special about the interviewer, the company, or the interview itself. It shows the recipient that you are serious and attention. It also demonstrates some of your expertise in your field. Such as: "Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the job of teaching your preschooler. Your school is one of the best I've seen. The relevance of development of your program is really commendable and I hope to join the excellent staff to continue to do it that way. "
See? Just a few sentences. Add another thank you for the fence, and remember to add a stamp. so little is mailed these days, you can barely even keep stamps around! Be quick, as well. The interview and its results are a priority for you, and not afterwards. The prompt thank you card is proof that those who receive it.
Do not underestimate the importance of politeness and gratitude in the business. Thank you cards may seem outdated, especially in this era of email and cell phones and blackberries, but therein lies their charm. Manners never go out of style!
Posted on February 11, 2010.