Notes on sending thank-you notes – San Diego Union

Irealize that the concept of mailing a handwritten thank-you note after a job interview sounds really old-fashioned.

But I still believe that sending such notes – even to an avatar – conveys more than mere courtesy. It’s an effective way to extend the conversation and reinforce your message that you’re the right person for the job.

Not long ago, I thought that sending an emailed thank-you note wasn’t good enough.

But lately I’ve changed my mind because so much has changed, especially for high tech companies that don’t acknowledge that handwriting even exists anymore. Heck, most elementary schools don’t even teach cursive.

Now I recommend taking a two-step approach: First, send an emailed thank-you note to courteously acknowledge having the interview, closely followed by a handwritt