Are people still sending “thank-you” letters after an interview?
Yes. I consider this as critical as the cover letter. The “Thank You” should be addressed individually to everyone that interviewed you, especially if there were several people. In the next several weeks, I will be blogging about how crucial cover letters and “thank you” letters are. Even an e-mail to the person that interviewed you is better than nothing. Cards and small notes are still appropriate to show appreciation for the opportunity to interview. Should I include positions that resulted in termination? Tricky question. It would depend on your situation, how long you were employed, and how crucial those skills and experiences are to the big picture. If you were employed by a company for less than 90 days, skip it. If you were there for more than a few months, and excluded it from your resume, you never know how it may catch up with you. For the last 12-14 years, or perhaps a little longer, companies only verify dates of employment and maybe the position held. When I was a manager
