Don't Forget the Magic Words
By Johnna Major, President, Cornerstone HR
Making It "Personal"
When writing a thank you note, find ways to personalize it for each recipient and remember that details count. Nothing spoils an impression faster than misspelling your interviewer's name or making a mistake on their job title. In today's business environment, emailed thank you notes are acceptable, but with the shear volume of email landing in one's inbox each day, a handwritten card is certain to catch the attention of your interviewer and make a stronger impact.
Competitive Job Market
Judging by the number of job seekers who fail to send them, it seems the thank you note has become a lost art. Don't let it be that way for you in your job search. In today's highly competitive job market, making the thank you note a part of your job seeking arsenal is sure to help you stand out in the crowd.
About the Author:
Johnna Major is founder and president of Cornerstone HR, LLC. She has over 20 years of business and HR experience, and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She is specially trained in strategic and operational planning processes, the ADKAR change management model, the Cape Cod Model for small organizational systems, and the Six Sigma methodologies for improving processes. For more information about her expertise and services please visit her website at www.cornerstone-hr.com.