[quote=Benighted]Okay, I have no idea what the two kids above me are talking about, but thank-you notes are essential in all aspects of life.
I'd go out on a limb and say (although a completely bs statistic) 90% of employers will not only appreciate a thank-you note, but immediately subconsciously place you higher on their ranking of potential candidates for the position you're applying for.
I mean, look at the other posts in this thread. 3 people have already stated they don't send thank-you notes. So, what happens when you DO send a thank-you note? You stand the hell out. The employer appreciates it. You might be the only one who actually put in the effort to thank him for his time. And that's saying something.
Sources: I'm acquainted with people who hire other people for a living. I have a notebook of information they've taught me over the years, and I always have to keep looking back at it to remember everything. Anyways, one of the persons I'm acquainted with has told me that he rarely EVER receives a thank-you note. I honestly didn't use to believe him and I had similar doubts about thanking after an interview, but over the years I've come to realize that so few people actually send thank-you notes that it really makes you stand out when you do.
I mean, just look at this thread.[/quote]
This "kid" has a well-paying part-time job with great superiors and flexible hours, has gotten awards of excellence for the work done, has been recommended for other jobs, and I was straight up told that I'm on top of their list for future positions. The people that actually fund the program I work for have met me and already loved me based on teacher and student feedback. My reviews have not said a single bad thing about me. And I didn't send a thank-you note for my interview. I express gratitude in person for everything work-related. Not sending thank-you cards will not count against you if you have good communication skills with your superiors. You'll be hired based on the interview, qualifications and references, not any kissing up afterwards.
So please cut the "kid" crap, because you're valuing thank-you cards way too much. Truly qualified applicants don't need to send one.
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Nope, no need for that. Like others mentioned, a simple "Thank you for the opportunity" at the end of the interview does the trick.
[quote=Benighted]Okay, I have no idea what the two kids above me are talking about, but thank-you notes are essential in all aspects of life.
I'd go out on a limb and say (although a completely bs statistic) 90% of employers will not only appreciate a thank-you note, but immediately subconsciously place you higher on their ranking of potential candidates for the position you're applying for.
I mean, look at the other posts in this thread. 3 people have already stated they don't send thank-you notes. So, what happens when you DO send a thank-you note? You stand the hell out. The employer appreciates it. You might be the only one who actually put in the effort to thank him for his time. And that's saying something.
Sources: I'm acquainted with people who hire other people for a living. I have a notebook of information they've taught me over the years, and I always have to keep looking back at it to remember everything. Anyways, one of the persons I'm acquainted with has told me that he rarely EVER receives a thank-you note. I honestly didn't use to believe him and I had similar doubts about thanking after an interview, but over the years I've come to realize that so few people actually send thank-you notes that it really makes you stand out when you do.
I mean, just look at this thread.[/quote]
This "kid" has a well-paying part-time job with great superiors and flexible hours, has gotten awards of excellence for the work done, has been recommended for other jobs, and I was straight up told that I'm on top of their list for future positions. The people that actually fund the program I work for have met me and already loved me based on teacher and student feedback. My reviews have not said a single bad thing about me. And I didn't send a thank-you note for my interview. I express gratitude in person for everything work-related. Not sending thank-you cards will not count against you if you have good communication skills with your superiors. You'll be hired based on the interview, qualifications and references, not any kissing up afterwards.
So please cut the "kid" crap, because you're valuing thank-you cards way too much. Truly qualified applicants don't need to send one.
Why would you do that?
No, you just thank them for the interview at the end of it.