Wow Potential Employers With Thank You Cards

A woman recently told the story about how she sat down to write thank you cards after a series of interviews for a job… and she could barely write. She says she can’t even remember the last time she wrote something down on paper instead of shooting it off in an email or typing it up in a document. It’s crazy that we spend so much of our times online, but putting pen to paper is still important. One reason you still need to write is to send notes of appreciation to interviewers for positions you have interviewed for.

It can be easy to get carried away on thank you cards for potential employers, but there is no reason to rewrite your resume on the card. Try to stick to a few points. The first point is that you are grateful they took the time to interview you. You are grateful! It is getting you that much closer to a job. Let them know you are happy you had the chance to talk and express your interest and suitability for the position.

The great thing about thank you cards for interviews is that you can take the opportunity to clarify or explain anything that you felt wasn’t laid out properly in an interview. Often, we remember something or regret a statement in an interview and want to be able to let the employer what you really meant. This is that chance. Don’t delve into details or apologize for anything that came off funny. Be simple, direct and clear. An employer will surely appreciate the extra information, but if you come off as desperate or you keep apologizing, that might leave a bad taste.

The more you can pull out from the interview and mention in the card, the better. Bring up a funny anecdote that the interviewer told or mention that you did look at that competitor’s website that they mentioned. It shows that you have a good memory and can help them remember your interview as well. Often companies will interview several people for a job, so making them remember you or recall you later is a great way to stick out.

Finally, scrap all of these rules if you have good intuition and feel like you understand the interviewer’s tastes and needs. If the interviewer likes details and plenty of information, then give him a longer card reiterating all of the skills you have and what you would do for the company. If the interviewer was lighthearted and looking for someone that fit the personality of the company, then let yours out in the card. Good luck!