Email (faster) vs. Traditional Mail (more formal):
Employers have different preferences in terms of how they like to receive thank you notes. Some individuals prefer to receive handwritten notes, others typed formal letters or by e-mail. But all generally agree: It is better to receive thank you notes in any form, than not at all.
1. Email Thank You Notes:
In these days of electronic communication, is it appropriate to send thank you letters by email? In most cases, yes. If you have corresponded with people from the organization via email for setting up the interview and answering questions, then send an email thank-you note after the interview. Sending a thank you letter by email also allows you to reinforce your interest for the job immediately, which is particularly important if the employer is making a quick hiring decision. Just remember to put something like “Interview Follow-up” or “Thank you for the Interview” in the subject line and remember that the email thank you notes should follow the same guidelines used in traditional thank you notes. Applicants should send formal correspondences using the appropriate salutation (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Dr.) and ending with a signature line that includes a mailing address, e-mail address, web address, and fax and telephone numbers.
2. Traditional Mail Thank You Notes:
If the company you interviewed with is formal and traditional, use regular snail mail to send your thank you note. Should it be handwritten or typed? Typed is standard. Not only will you show that you are business-like, you’ll also prove you know how to put together the salutation, format a letter and sign off. Handwritten notes are appropriate if you’d like to extend your thanks to others in the office that helped you out. For example, if a receptionist, assistant, office manager, or other person involved with the interviewing process was especially helpful say they took you to lunch or guided you from office to office then a handwritten note is a nice gesture to show your appreciation.
Employers have different preferences in terms of how they like to receive thank you notes. Some individuals prefer to receive handwritten notes, others typed formal letters or by e-mail. But all generally agree: It is better to receive thank you notes in any form, than not at all.
1. Email Thank You Notes:
In these days of electronic communication, is it appropriate to send thank you letters by email? In most cases, yes. If you have corresponded with people from the organization via email for setting up the interview and answering questions, then send an email thank-you note after the interview. Sending a thank you letter by email also allows you to reinforce your interest for the job immediately, which is particularly important if the employer is making a quick hiring decision. Just remember to put something like “Interview Follow-up” or “Thank you for the Interview” in the subject line and remember that the email thank you notes should follow the same guidelines used in traditional thank you notes. Applicants should send formal correspondences using the appropriate salutation (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Dr.) and ending with a signature line that includes a mailing address, e-mail address, web address, and fax and telephone numbers.
2. Traditional Mail Thank You Notes:
If the company you interviewed with is formal and traditional, use regular snail mail to send your thank you note. Should it be handwritten or typed? Typed is standard. Not only will you show that you are business-like, you’ll also prove you know how to put together the salutation, format a letter and sign off. Handwritten notes are appropriate if you’d like to extend your thanks to others in the office that helped you out. For example, if a receptionist, assistant, office manager, or other person involved with the interviewing process was especially helpful say they took you to lunch or guided you from office to office then a handwritten note is a nice gesture to show your appreciation.
