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It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important. Writing one could make the difference between getting the job or not, so don't leave it up to chance ...

Post-interview thank-you notes are a surprisingly controversial part of job searching. Some hiring managers are staunch advocates of thank-you notes, to the point of insisting they won’t hire ...

Kenya: Many job-seekers hardly remember to send a thank you note or email after attending an interview. This is not only considered an important way of being courteous, but in today’s ...

Following an interview, write your interviewer a brief thank-you letter. This common courtesy lets the interviewer know that you understand business etiquette and calls his or her attention to ...

I look forward to hearing from you.” Sending a thank-you note after an internship interview can make a big difference in your chances of getting the internship. It will also leave a positive ...

You should send a thank you letter after any professional contact has been made. Whether you are writing to express your appreciation for being given a job interview or an informational interview, a ...

In today's job market, sending a post-interview thank-you note can be the difference between landing the job and being completely overlooked. Yet, over half of job seekers never send one ...

The same mentality should apply to post-interview thank-you notes, Firestone said. These are messages to interviewers where the candidate expresses gratitude for their time. "It's both a quick way ...

Don’t expect a job offer at the first interview. Often you will be invited to a second or even third interview before an offer is made several weeks later. Close on a positive, enthusiastic note. Ask ...