Are thank you notes commonly sent out?

Question

Till today, I was not aware of "thank you notes" after an interview. Are they commonly sent?

Answer 1

Thank you notes are not as common as they once were, and today it seems to be acceptable to send one via e-mail. I have hired dozens of people over the past ten years, managed hundreds, and fired a handful too. Of all the people I have hired, I have NEVER hired one who did not send a thank you note after the interview. The thank you note itself isn't the dealbreaker, but the lack of one certainly indicates someone who may not be terribly polite, or who lacks thoughtfulness or follow-through.

The best thing to do is to write a short note that says "thank you for your time and consideration," and that mentions something that you remember or appreciated about the discussion. That gives you the opportunity to re-state why you think you're a good fit and would add a lot of value. Then you can simply close the letter by saying "thank you again" and indicating how you plan to follow up.

Thank you notes are essential. Never, ever, ever forget to send one.

Answer 2

No. They are not common, but they can allow you to stand out from the crowd. Oftentimes when candidates for positions are very close those who do outstanding follow-up may be able to use that to separate from the competition. I would always follow-up with a thank you for any interview and BE SURE TO FOLLOW-UP WITH EVERYONE YOU MET! If you met and interviewed with 5 different people, then you will want to send 5 separate thank you notes.

Good luck. Hope you get the job. Remember, strong follow-up can help set you apart. Not following up can cost you the job.

Answer 3

Not in the normal sense of a thank you note. But a follow up letter or email telling the interviewer that you enjoyed the interview, thanking him/her for their time and expressing how excited you are to begin work goes a long ways towards keeping you in their mind when decision time comes around. Remember, they may have interviewed many candidates and the followup will help you to stand out from the rest.

Answer 4

Short letters, thanking the interviewer for their time and expressing an interest in future communication regarding the job discussed, are tradtionally part of the interviewing process. They have become less common as many job seekers have turned to the internet for job hunts, and many jobs do not require a formal resume. The job hunt has become another victim of the "age of convenience" as people look for quick and easy means for immediate gratification and tend to be less interested in spending the time to put forth a considerable amount of effort.

Thank you letters are an integral part of a dedicated job search, as they allow you an opportunity to get your name in front of the interviewer one last time before they make their decision. And the fact that fewer people are sending thank you letters these days only makes the writer more memorable for doing so.

Answer 5

It's not a "thank you" note but a note letting them know you appreciate the time they gave you and how much you are interested in the position you applied for. If you don't want the job, don't send a note. I short note, two paragraphs at the most will do. Good luck in job hunting.

Answer 6

Yes they are sent. Not necessarily a "thank-you note." A formal business letter thanking them for the interview, and letting them know you look forward to hearing from them soon.

I make all of my students send them after interviews.

Answer 7

Thanking the interviewer for their time is always a wise move. I have even gotten thank you notes from the interviewer.

When in doubt, manners are always in order!

Answer 8

hmm:

Not as much as they used to be. I used to get 4 or 5 a month, now it's more common to get one or so a month.

It's a nice gesture... and racks up BIG points with the interviewer (s). You can email or snail mail them... it makes no difference.

Answer 9

I have always sent one after an interview. And always after a 2nd interview as well.

They are appropriate and necessary.

Answer 10

It is common ettiquette to send them out, more of an
acknowledgement to the person who you interviewed
with. a sign of professionalism on your part.