Why thank you letters are important
Description
Don't be shy about sending a thank you letter after an interview because there are at least 6 reasons why thank you letters are important for an interview.
1. Very few people are actually thanked for doing their job, especially when that job is to interview someone
2. The receipt of thank you note can reinforce a decision to hire you
3. A thank you letter allows you to restate your interest and commitment to the job
4. Thank you letters can alter the hiring manager's perception of your interview
5. Thank you notes can be personalized for each interviewer
6. Thank you letters are actually sales letters in disguise
1. Very few people are actually thanked for doing their job, especially when that job is to interview someone
2. The receipt of thank you note can reinforce a decision to hire you
3. A thank you letter allows you to restate your interest and commitment to the job
4. Thank you letters can alter the hiring manager's perception of your interview
5. Thank you notes can be personalized for each interviewer
6. Thank you letters are actually sales letters in disguise
Summary
Don'tunderestimate the impact of a 'thank you letter as a valuable follow up to an interview because not many people receive thanks, especially for an interview, so they will remember it and it keeps your name in their mind with strongly positive associations.
You can't lose by sending thank you letters; if you weren't going to get the job, it won't make any difference, but if you're in with a chance it could tip the blanace in your favor!
