Thank you letters

It is about that time of the year where students will start to get interviews for jobs or internships for the summer. Once you apply for a job, people will contact you about having an interview. Based on my experiences, I am always nervous and excited to actually talk to the people I could possibly be working for. One thing people should never forget is to send a thank you letter to the person who interviewed you to show respect. It is a lot for them to take the time out of their day and meet with someone who wants to work for them.

Thank you letters can be sent in a few ways: paper mail or email. I believe paper mail is the route to go. It gives the letter you personal touch and it goes to show you will go the long, harder way for them and their company. You want people to feel appreciated for taking the time to get to know you. You also want to show interest in the company and what you know you can offer to the company if they chose you. It is just another way of putting yourself out there and making sure they will remember you and your special qualities. In an etiquette class I have taken, the speaker told us to never buy a card that says thank you on the front. It defeats the purpose of saying thank you for you time in the inside. Have something unique and eye catching on the front and express what you want said in the inside. Overall, a hand written thank you card sent to the person interviewing you at their company will help you stand out and show your interest. So be the best you can be even until the end.