Manners really do matter and they can even help you get a job offer. Surveys report that most executives consider a thank you note influential when evaluating candidates.
It's important to say thank you after a second interview as well the first. It's also important to thank everyone you interviewed with and everyone who assisted with your job search.
Here's information on thank you notes including who you should thank and the best way to thank them.
If you're not sure what to write, review a sample thank you letter or two to get some ideas and suggestions.
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Sending thank you notes, in personal as well as in professional contexts, is a lost art, especially among younger generations. Extending this old fashioned courtesy is definitely a way to stand out from other job seekers.