Answer: I have mixed feelings on thank you notes. In my experience as a Recruiting Director at a “biglaw” firm, thank you notes have hurt candidates more than they have helped. Partners scrutinize every word looking for a reason to not hire you. Thank you notes with typos will send your application straight to the rejection pile. However, many candidates feel that post interview thank you notes are a formality that shouldn’t be skipped. If you feel strongly about wanting to send a thank you note – follow these tips:
- Keep it short, concise and to the point.
- Send the thank you note via email – within 24 hours of the interview.
- TRIPLE check the email for typos and grammar before sending – better yet – have someone else proof read it.
- Be personable and refer to something discussed in the interview.
- Restate your interest in the position and thank the interviewer for his or her time.
Sample thank you note:
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