Could you please answer this post job interview etiquette question?

Question

I sent a formal cover letter and resume out last week and had a job interview with the company this week. In the cover letter, I wrote 'Dear Ms. Smith'. However, at the job interview, she introduced herself as Beckie. Now I want to send a 'Thank you' note to her, so that she will remember me during her employment selection. My question is should I start the letter with 'Dear Ms. Smith' or 'Dear Beckie'? I don't want to seem overly formal since the interview went well and she was friendly but I don't want to seem too informal either, like she's a friend I've known for years.

Thanks for any advice that you may have!

Thank you to all of you. I will go with the majority and stay formal!

Answer 1

Stick with "Ms. Smith". "Dear Beckie" implies a familiarity you have yet to establish.

Answer 2

Stick to Ms. Smith. Keep that respect going till you get the job.

Answer 3

I would stick with Ms. Smith to be safe. It would never be inappropriat but Beckie could be.

Answer 4

Stay with Ms Smith..

Answer 5

stick with Ms. Smith

Answer 6

in a business letter you should always use Mr. or Mrs. it's better to be too formal than informal. It's a sign of respect to address someone as mr or mrs especially since it is a prospective employer. i would go with mrs.

Answer 7

If she introduced herself as Becky in the interview, you can write Dear Becky in your thank-you letter. Most companies are on first name basis anyway and if the volunteered her first name, use it.
Good luck - hope you get the job!

Answer 8

Formal.

Answer 9

I agree with everyone else.... Stay with Ms. Smith. very proper etiquette...