In this era of right now have we given up hand writing thank you notes? Recently I read an article written by Jen Burke Anderson called “Are thank-you notes passé in the e-mail age?” She spoke with an etiquette consultant who claims that thanking someone with a phone call or e-mail is passable, but a sent note is the best way to show your ap
preciation.
In the Scary Job Interview Thank You Note Story written on the Work Coach Café explains that yes you should still send a handwritten note to the interviewer but remember how you sign the letter and your message will be judged just as carefully as your personal interview. His suggestions are simple: keep it short, keep it sweet and watch for typos.
One key to whether or not you should send the interviewer an e-mail thank you note is to reflect on how you communicated with the person prior to the interview. For instance, if the person specifically requested that all communications be via email then it is perfectly acceptable to send an e-mail thank you note. On the other hand if the person called you on the phone and sent you a letter in the mail I would practice your penmanship you’ll have to send a handwritten note of thanks.
Virginia Tech Career Services reiterates my opinion “E-mail is appropriate when that has been your means of contact with the person you want to thank, or if your contact has expressed a preference for e-mail.” They also display some samples that can help inspire your letter writing.
If you need some more inspiration for how to write thank you notes check out this article I found called “7 Tips For Writing Thank You Letters With Class” written by Shawn Fawcett. The tips are basic but worth reviewing before you begin writing. Then head over to The Morning News “How to Write a Thank-You Note” for some in-depth instructions on what to do and why. Leslie Harpold notes that writing good thank you notes improves the frequency and quality of the gifts you receive. Now this is a great reason to break out the stationary.
preciation.In the Scary Job Interview Thank You Note Story written on the Work Coach Café explains that yes you should still send a handwritten note to the interviewer but remember how you sign the letter and your message will be judged just as carefully as your personal interview. His suggestions are simple: keep it short, keep it sweet and watch for typos.
One key to whether or not you should send the interviewer an e-mail thank you note is to reflect on how you communicated with the person prior to the interview. For instance, if the person specifically requested that all communications be via email then it is perfectly acceptable to send an e-mail thank you note. On the other hand if the person called you on the phone and sent you a letter in the mail I would practice your penmanship you’ll have to send a handwritten note of thanks.
Virginia Tech Career Services reiterates my opinion “E-mail is appropriate when that has been your means of contact with the person you want to thank, or if your contact has expressed a preference for e-mail.” They also display some samples that can help inspire your letter writing.
If you need some more inspiration for how to write thank you notes check out this article I found called “7 Tips For Writing Thank You Letters With Class” written by Shawn Fawcett. The tips are basic but worth reviewing before you begin writing. Then head over to The Morning News “How to Write a Thank-You Note” for some in-depth instructions on what to do and why. Leslie Harpold notes that writing good thank you notes improves the frequency and quality of the gifts you receive. Now this is a great reason to break out the stationary.
