Do some people really write thank-you notes after job interviews?
Studies suggest that about 10% of candidates send thank-you notes after being interviewed. Thank-you notes may improve your chances of being hired since they establish you as a person mindful of manners and easy to work with, and give you an opportunity to remind the interviewer of the good fit between you and the company. If you choose to write a note, be very brief. Most people will take note of the fact that you sent a thank-you note, but never bother to read it in detail. Don’t include any questions, which should have been discussed during the interview. If the employer is still interested in you, you’ll have a chance to ask them during the next interview. However if you neglected to mention certain points during the interview, didn’t feel an answer was comprehensive enough, or, indeed, didn’t know an answer, the thank-you letter can correct that last impression — if it gets read. The note should be a brief statement of appreciation for the time the interviewer spent with you. You
