I had an interview today, is it too soon to send out a thank you card?

Breathe!

I used to write my interview thank you notes before the appointment even happened, at least the address and stamp were done. Then I would finish them off in the car and drop them in the mail when I left their offices.

Perhaps your choice of cards and words was not perfect, but you are young and already miles ahead of others who did not think to send the all important "thank you for your time" card (most interviewers don't want to have take the time to read a whole additional letter after all the resume's and cover letters they just went through). Just a a simple note card with appreciation for their time and your continued interest is enough at this point.

I am impressed to see you even know who Emily Post is at your age, and are trying to follow her good guidelines. Your enthusiasm and good intentions will be recognized.

Keep in mind, if it's a gov'ment gig, it may take them a long while to get back to you, there's lots of red tape and "processes". I once waited three months to get word I was hired!

Stay positive and to keep your mind off it, keep looking while you wait -- if this opening came along, maybe something even better is out there you didn't even think about!

Good luck -- you go girl!

PS -- No "thank you" should ever be emailed, unless followed by a snail mail... and always handwritten when it comes directly from you (versus a florist's note, etc.)

Do NOT send a greeting card! For business thank-yous you should be sending a typed business letter, and include more information about your interview. If you forgot to mention something you think they should know, now is the time. And it's never too early. It's something one usually does as soon as they get home.

I have been offered positions based on the fact that I sent a good letter when compared to otherwise equal candidates, so don't let anyone minimize their value. But a bad one can be detrimental.

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Oh, dear... well... I can tell you it wouldn't be the first time they received a greeting card. I know we get them here. Most bosses don't know what they are supposed to get. It's just we secretaries. ;) I agree with Chasity that the use of the word "jeopardize" and the context is odd in this case.

Since you're still in school and you're new to the business world, it may simply be viewed in the spirit it was intended. Good luck!

Don't send that card. It sounds like a grammar school election acceptance speech.

If you want to say thank you for the opportunity then add something about why you think that this particular company peaks your interest. You note says me, I, I. That is completely inappropriate. You are interested in their company for a reason. That is the approach to take.

Pledging to do a good job is absolutely not the way to stand out and be remembered as a professional they'd want on their team.

It is good to recognize and appreciate the time that the interviewer spent with you. Don't tell her it meant more to you than she could possibly appreciate! Sounds like you have a crush. This is a professional world now. No room for emotions or how you "feel".

Here in the US it is customary to send a polite, professional 'thank you' for an interview, thanking them (all) for taking their time and consideration for potential employment. This is usually done for the more elevated positions....not all positions ---- for those who apparently are unfamiliar with this custom.

This 'thank you' is suppose to be brief, which yours was and sincere, which I believe yours was. It shouldn't be a greeting card. It's too personal....unprofessional. The extra message "It's is appreciated more than you can imagine" is not really appropriate.

These type correspondences are suppose to be typed and then signed hand....in certain circumstances an email....maybe.

There's not much you can do about it now. Why you sent this without finding out first is beyond me, but what's done is done, and maybe it won't matter to them, but....now you know for next time when this kind of thing comes up again in your life.

Don't sweat this so much.....it may work out for you. Always do your homework BEFORE hand....not during and certainly not after the fact.

Wish you luck....hope it works out for you.

It sounds good, short and sweet. I might take out the sentence "I will not jeopardize......." It makes it sound like you have a track record for jeopardizing opportunities. (No offense, I'm sure you don't!)Maybe replace it with something like "I look forward to the opportunity...."

And I think you should mail it today, they will get it tomorrow or the next day.

In the legal community, it is absolutely expected that you write a thank you letter within 48 hrs after your interview. Thank them for their time, and you have one last chance to match one of your great skills to something they said in the interview. also, it helps them to remember you from the numerous other people they interviewed.

The concept of a thank you letter or card simply for an interview seems to be totally American.

Here in the UK it would be seen as inappropriate sucking up

I wouldn't send the letter if I were you. There is no reason for it. It just makes you seem like you are begging and no one likes a beggar. Plus, it isn't like they would think that you were more qualified than someone else just because of the card.

deliver it as quickly as achieveable, in a perfect tone addressed to the guy you interviewed with. easily thank them for their time and pastime in you. it is not any longer considered sucking up yet reliable etiquette; at times it could provide help to get the pastime although!

Next time don't do it. They are doing their job interviewing you

No reason to thank them for doing their job.

Having never gone for an interview, this is just my personal opinion.