I know it is proper etiquette to send a thank you letter but does it matter if it is typed or hand written? Also, is it OK to send an e-mail to the interviewer or should I send a letter. I want it to get there as soon as possible.
2006-08-16 05:05:03 · 10 answers · asked by lawsonmc11 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
First, y ou want a letter...you want to send something that shows you too time and expended money and energy.
Second, your thank you should do TWO things.
A: It should thank the interviewer (by name) for their time.
and
B: it should also re-emphasize your interest in the job, your qualifications and perhaps even something not mentioned in the interview. Be sure to drive home again those points where you know the interviewer was impressed either about your experience or your abilities.
You are trying to keep your name AND your qualificaitons in front of the interviewer as long as possible.
Lastly, be sure to wait at least a day before you mail the letter. You want your letter to show up after he's done interviewing and before he's ready to make his decision.
2006-08-16 05:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "thank you" letter should be definitely typed and in a business format. I would e-mail it within 24 hours of the interview, but make sure the letter is personalized with comments from the interview, but at the same time you follow the professional style of creating it. There are samples on the web to look at.
2006-08-16 12:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by fasb123r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typed or hand written, by post or by email should not be too much of an issue. If I am the interviewer, I will be impressed by the thought, not the mode of how the thank you message reach me.
2006-08-16 12:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Bernstein 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you consider the type of company, it would help to understand what is acceptable typically. You should also consider the interviewer. Are they pretty much old school? If so then go by strict "Emily Post" Ettiquette guidelines. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it - just send what you feel comfortable with.
2006-08-16 12:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was always told that if your resume was typed the your thank you note should be typed - rule of thumb I believe. You can email them but state that a thank you note will follow. Some companies keeps the correspondence from prospective employees and puts them in a file and if they are hired it goes it there!@
2006-08-16 12:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by nswblue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would send it by email as well as postal mail. never hand write it...always print it out if sending it by postal mail. make sure to sign it at the end,.
2006-08-16 12:10:33 · answer #6 · answered by bluenote12482 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always handwrite a thank you note to your interviewer nothing else is necessary anything more would be overdoing it.
Good luck with your employment.
2006-08-16 12:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Nanci 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just send a nice, simple thank you note. Don't email them.
2006-08-16 12:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by Guess Who? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
email should be fine.
If you still want to send a letter type it, don't hand write it.
2006-08-16 12:10:45 · answer #9 · answered by Tranuine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
always write it out, its more personal. (unless you have really un-readable handwriting)
NEVER email it !!!!
2006-08-16 12:10:27 · answer #10 · answered by friskygimp 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋