"Sending a thank-you note can help you stand out, as few people do it, said recruiter Laura Lazewski. Expressing appreciation is also a way to correct missteps and show you're resourceful, she said. A well-crafted thank-you can also pay off down the road. Of the thousands of job candidates I've interviewed over my 11-year recruiting career, only a fraction have sent a thank-you note to me or the hiring manager afterward. That's a mistake."
"Candidates who take this step will have an edge over those who don't - as long as they do it right. It's really easy to get off an interview and just move on to the next thing, but consider that hiring managers often interview multiple candidates. If you're one of the first out of a group of five, you don't want to be forgotten as they continue to meet the rest. A thank-you note can help keep you top of mind."
"If you sense you bombed a question, a thank-you note is an opportunity to strengthen your answer. You might say that you thought about the question after the interview and would like to share additional context. Expressing appreciation will also display your character. It tells the interviewer that you are polite, that you'd likely be grateful to receive an offer, and that others would likely enjoy working alongside you."
Sending a thank-you note after an interview helps candidates stand out because few people send one. A well-crafted thank-you can correct missteps by strengthening answers and adding context after the interview. A timely note keeps a candidate top of mind for hiring managers who interview multiple people, especially those interviewed early. Expressing appreciation demonstrates politeness, gratitude, and that coworkers would enjoy working with the candidate. Sending a thank-you also shows resourcefulness by locating interviewer contact information. A thoughtful thank-you can improve immediate impressions and create positive effects for future opportunities.
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