Briefly describe the purpose and characteristics of an effective thank-you note

Answer 1

Thank-you messages are a way to express appreciation and serve as a professional courtesy that enhances your image within an organization. To be most effective, consider the following:

• Send it promptly, typically the same day or day after the interview.
• Use the medium most appropriate for the intended audience. For instance, if the company has communicated with you extensively through email, an email thank-you message would be appropriate.
• Include the specific ideas as appropriate--express appreciation, identify the specific job applied for, refer to some specific point from the interview, refer to the expected call or message about the employer's decision.
• Maintain a professional tone regardless of the relationship with the interviewer (others may see the note in your file).