Should I send hand writing Thank You card? 10 points for the best advice. Thank you?

This is a cute thought but normally all one does is send one quick email, thanking the person for the time they took to interview you and to say you are still interested in the job and that you hope to hear something postitive soon...

if you do more than that it makes you look too desperate and may actually not get the job...

Don't worry I don't need the 10 points but I am telling you one doesn't do it the way you plan to do it.. it sounds really nice of you but it won't get you the job.. you are a nice and kind person but that is not done this way...

Good luck anyhow and I am not telling you this to get points I am only telling you what is right.. because I worked in offices and I am 45 years old and have plenty of work experience..

I would hire you for being considerate and kindhearted....

Best of luck anyhow..xxxx

Yes, send the cute card. First of all, when you send a card of appreciation to the interviewer, it is obvious that you really want and care about this job, as well as have some extra class and are willing to do what it takes. That willingness to go the extra mile can translate on the job as well and an employer/interviewer looks at that.

Sending a card you personally picked out, rather than some generic stationary can show another glimpse of your personality too. From personal experience as an employer, receiving thank you cards in the mail makes me take extra notice of them.

Remember this, if there are a lot of top picks to choose from and you are one of those being considered, why not go the extra mile? It could give you the edge you need. By the way, the email doesn't hurt, but I'm more impressed by receiving an actual card since it takes a little extra thought and care.

I hope that helps!

Peace,

Alegre

You already sent the thank you email--so you've thanked her for her time and for considering you. That's enough. She's running a business and doesn't have a lot of time for "cute" nor for duplicate thank-yous. Save the cute card for a friend or relative. You don't want to look too desperate for the job, you also don't want this woman to think you're too juvenile for the job because you thought a "cute" card would be appropriate for a business connection. The email was fine, got the job done, didn't take up too much of her time, didn't clog her work box. Just sit tight. If you don't hear anything more in a couple of week, give her a call just to follow up and see if she has any good solid news for you.

First of all its hand written not hand writing...check your spelling before you mail it out. I would wait and see if you have a face to face interview before you send it. If she doesn't end up taking it to the next step then send the card and thank her for her time and ask her to keep you in mind for future positions. If you do meet in person then send the actual card. If you send the card now then you do meet her, what will you send then? A fruit basket? LOL I think the e-mail is good for a phone interview. Good luck with the job!

I think that since you have already sent the email that you should not send a thank you card... but for future refrence I think that you should send the thank you card and not the email... more than one is over kill, but I would pick the thank you card over the email anyday.

but also I think that in a professional situation you should type the thank you note and sign it, but if it is a thank you to a friend or family member hand written is fine

Yes, it makes it more personable and shows you gave it some thought

PS An email is not a way to send a thank you card!!

Writing a thank you card shows that you care. It also shows that you can take the time to do something that is more time consuming, it is good work ethic. I think it would be an excellent idea.

I think e-mail was enougha and a good idea. I have had to interview many people and the thank you e-mail makes you stand out. However I'd get a bit annoyed with the over kill, like a 2nd thank you.

I wouldn't send it, I think its a bit over the top, you sent her a thank you e-mail already, it doesn't matter that it was formal, you were still thanking her. I 'd leave it at that or you might turn her off.

According to the lines of etiquette, 'thank you' cards must be formal, except for family, and only sent once per person. More than once just seems over-eager, suck-uppy, or pushy.

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