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good picture
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reluctantexpert
Mar 14, 2009
I sent a formal Thank You card [standard blank inside] with a hand-written note [blue ink] a few days after my "working interview" which was scheduled at my initial interview. I mailed the card, even though I knew the office manager was at an out-of-town conference, so it would arrive on the Monday morning the manager would be back in town. I also e-mailed a professional friendly thank you "note" [a virtual card and message] to the office manager during the out-of-town conference, which was positively replied to with an inquiry as to wheteher or not I was still interested. When I was hired, the office manager showed me the traditional thank you card, complimented me on my observance of traditional business good manners, and told me my card was the deciding factor in the decision to hire me over the other job candidates. -
reluctantexpert
Mar 14, 2009
I sent a formal Thank You card [standard blank inside] with a hand-written note [blue ink] a few days after my "working interview" which was scheduled at my initial interview. I mailed the card, even though I knew the office manager was at an out-of-town conference, so it would arrive on the Monday morning the manager would be back in town. I also e-mailed a professional friendly thank you "note" [a virtual card and message] to the office manager during the out-of-town conference, which was positively replied to with an inquiry as to wheteher or not I was still interested. When I was hired, the office manager showed me the traditional thank you card, complimented me on my observance of traditional business good manners, and told me my card was the deciding factor in the decision to hire me over the other job candidates.
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' Huanton !
Oct 16, 2008
Great article! 5 Stars!
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Jessie Fitzgerald
Oct 16, 2008
As a writer frequently hired for assistance in the employment process, I thought this was a well written article. I tend to advise handwritten articles in the old realtor adage blue pen neatly written. I think professional + personal = successful image.
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joyful327
Oct 14, 2008
I got to thinking that might not be the case for all - thank-you notes are good for all jobs :) Just ignore my advice.
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joyful327
Oct 14, 2008
I got to thinking that might not be the case for all - thank-you notes are good for all jobs :) Just ignore my advice.
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joyful327
Oct 14, 2008
Hi - I recommend them too when your applying for a professional job or job out of college. However, if you're applying for a job like at a fast food restaurant or something like that you might NOT write them ------ because most managers don't want to hire someone that is "smarter than them" if that makes sense, they might get intimidated. Some might think you are "kissing up". Just something I learned from experience.
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joyful327
Oct 14, 2008
Hi - I recommend them too when your applying for a professional job or job out of college. However, if you're applying for a job like at a fast food restaurant or something like that you might NOT write them ------ because most managers don't want to hire someone that is "smarter than them" if that makes sense, they might get intimidated. Some might think you are "kissing up". Just something I learned from experience.
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chpsgrl
Aug 27, 2008
Thank you notes are necesary if you want to be remembered and possibly get the job - even more so in today's economy and job market. It is the person who goes that extra mile that 9 out of 10 times will get the job..
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chpsgrl
Aug 27, 2008
Thank you notes are necesary if you want to be remembered and possibly get the job - even more so in today's economy and job market. It is the person who goes that extra mile that 9 out of 10 times will get the job..
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Jesstears
Apr 16, 2007
I,too, did the same thing and emailed a thank you note the next day to the person I interviewed with. I told him how excited I was about the job and how it was a good fit for me. He responded with a just as excited email. I am still waiting for a call as to whether or not I received the job.
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Jesstears
Apr 16, 2007
I,too, did the same thing and emailed a thank you note the next day to the person I interviewed with. I told him how excited I was about the job and how it was a good fit for me. He responded with a just as excited email. I am still waiting for a call as to whether or not I received the job.
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Aug 08, 2006
Thank-You notes are not necessary. Nobody does it, and it is a bit too enthusiastic, and even weak and slummy.
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Jun 30, 2006
Though letters can be silly if too formal or forced, they often work if you can hit just the right tone. I was told point blank that I was hired because I sent a thank you letter. It made my boss sure that I truly wanted the position, and had the professional skills to keep it. This works especially well in entry-level jobs, where most of the candidates do not yet have professional business skills.
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Jun 30, 2006
Though letters can be silly if too formal or forced, they often work if you can hit just the right tone. I was told point blank that I was hired because I sent a thank you letter. It made my boss sure that I truly wanted the position, and had the professional skills to keep it. This works especially well in entry-level jobs, where most of the candidates do not yet have professional business skills.
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Mar 13, 2006
E-mail has become the norm for business communication. A prompt thank you e-mail is more than appropriate - and can move the process forward much faster than a written/mailed note would.
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Mar 13, 2006
E-mail has become the norm for business communication. A prompt thank you e-mail is more than appropriate - and can move the process forward much faster than a written/mailed note would.
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Nov 22, 2005
If your interviewer plans to make a decision the same day as your interview, then you may want the note to get there quickly. E-mail him/her the thank-you note. I did, and I got the job!
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Nov 22, 2005
If your letters are addressed to Dear Sir/Madam you close with Yours faithfully. If you know the person's name you close with Yours sincerely.
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Nov 22, 2005
Only use a typewriter or computer if your handwriting is illegible. A handwritten thank you is by far more personal and has much more style than a typewritten one.
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Nov 22, 2005
If your letters are addressed to Dear Sir/Madam you close with Yours faithfully. If you know the person's name you close with Yours sincerely.
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Nov 22, 2005
Only use a typewriter or computer if your handwriting is illegible. A handwritten thank you is by far more personal and has much more style than a typewritten one.
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Nov 22, 2005
Not exactly true about how to end the letter this one. You should only ever use Yours Faithfully if you know the persons name and it is informal and only ever use Yours Sincerely if it is addressed Dear Sir/Madam or if it is a formal letter. At least that what I have read anyhow.
