8 Interview Thank You Note No-No's
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8 Interview Thank-You Note
No-No’s
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Sending a post-interview thank-you note can give you a competitive edge.
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But doing it wrong is worse than not doing it at all!
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Here are 8 things NOT to do when writing
a thank-you note.
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1. Wait longer than 24 hours to email the thank-you note.
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Prompt emails mean you are interested and efficient.
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2. Send the thank-you note while you are still at the interview.
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Take some time to review and reflect.
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3. Fax, text or snail mail the thank-you note.
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Use the right technology.
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4. Use a Mr./Ms. as the salutation.
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You are an adult and so are they; use their first name.
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5. Be too generic.
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Reference particular points made in the interview or address any specific concerns that arose.
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6. Be too personal.
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No matter how well you “clicked” with the interviewer, this is a professional relationship and you are still selling yourself as an employee.
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7. Write more than two paragraphs.
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The average attention span is 8 seconds. Grab their attention, answer their questions and do it quickly.
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8. Forget to have someone else proofread your note.
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Errors in grammar, spelling or vocabulary could cost you the job.
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Looking for help in your job search? Contact the recruiters at Smith Hanley Associates.
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