Thank-You Letters

[etherial]

So, Marketing.

When you go on a job interview, it is (now?) customary to send a thank-you letter to the interviewer. Astute observers have pointed out that a job interview is not some act of benevolence to be grateful for so much as an opportunity for both parties to examine a potential business transaction in further depth.

BUT

a) It's a buyer's market, so you have to do everything you can to ingratiate yourselves to potential employers ATM.

and

b) It's good PR to send them the thank-you letter because it keeps *them* thinking about *you*, which increases the likelihood that you will receive the offer if it comes down to a toss-up.

What do you put in your thank-you letters?

Comments

[ulfric.livejournal.com]

the same things that Calygrey said plus i would go even further to drive home key points as to why i think i am good or the position. Basically highlighting the interview and that you actually listened and showed a genuine interest in the job and company.

In my experience (20years in the work force and 12 different companies) it has ALWAYS been customary to send Thank You Letters. This is not a new phenomenon.

Yes the company needs the position filled about as much as you may need a new job but like you said, its a buyers market. As the commodity, you should do anything in your power to land said position.