Politeness goes a long way in the job interview process. From the administrative assistant who greets you at the door to the hiring manager who interviews you, showing everyone the utmost respect is crucial.
In standard social settings, you’re completely accustomed to saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you,’ and job interviews are no different. If you don’t display good manners to everyone, you probably won’t get hired.
Your graciousness needs to extend beyond the interview, in the form of a thank-you note. Anything but an outdated practice, make a great impression by promptly emailing a note to every person you interacted with during the interview. It’s the right thing to do, and it can boost your candidacy.
3 Reasons to Send Post-Interview Thank-You Notes
Get the Last Word
It’s frustrating to leave a job interview kicking yourself for not answering a question better or forgetting to mention a key fact that shows your fit for the job. A thank-you note offers the chance to get those final remarks in before a hiring decision is made. This eliminates the stress of having to wonder what would’ve happened if you were on you’re A-game the entire time.
Reiterate Your Interest in the Job
Hiring managers want to choose a candidate truly excited about the job, but they’re not mind-readers. Sending a thank-you note allows you to restate your interest in the position and briefly recap your main selling points. This is especially helpful if other candidates were interviewed after you, because it serves as a reminder of the reasons you’re the best choice.
Not Doing So Might Cost You the Job
Some hiring managers don’t focus on thank-you notes, but others take them very seriously. Considered a test of sorts, if you don’t follow-up with a thank-you note, you might inadvertently remove yourself from the running.
Even if a thank-you note isn’t a make-or-break point for the hiring manager, sending one will give you a competitive edge on a comparable candidate who chooses not to take this step.
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