Are Handwritten Thank You Notes Outdated?
Thank you notes are never outdated. Sending a thank you note is an excellent way to express appreciation for advice, gifts, and job interviews. In today’s technology driven world, an emailed thank you note is acceptable.
Thank you notes are best sent within 24 hours of your interview. If you are working with human resources or a recruiter, the correct protocol is to forward the note to your primary contact, who will then send it along for you.
Thank you notes are second opportunities to establish a touch point with a hiring manager or recruiter, as well as restate sincere interest in the position. They keep you in mind after your interview and everyone has returned to busy work lives. A thank you note will always set you apart from other candidates, as most people don’t write them.
When you write a thank you note, briefly reiterate how your skills and background fit the position. The focus of the note should be how you will make the hiring manager successful. And if you’re not seeking new employment, thank you notes are an excellent way to stay in touch with prospects, clients, and referral sources. A thank you note with a token gift card for coffee or juice will always be remembered.
We all feel guilty over thank you notes not written. It’s best to forget past guilt over things not done and just start fresh. Start writing your thank you notes today.
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