Some applicants are in doubt if they need to say thank you after the interview. Should you? The answer is actually YES.

Saying thanks is a polite and the right thing to do. Keep in mind that employers have very hectic schedules. Spending time with you is already enough reason to be filled with gratitude. Second, saying thanks tells a lot of who you are: respectful, polite, and open. Third, depending on your manner of saying thanks, you can utilize it to increase their memory retention of you. Most of all, it tells the manager that you are dead serious in getting the job.

But how do you exactly say thank you? Let us count the ways:

1. Leave a letter.
The type of letter depends on how you sent your resume. If you sent it through the front desk, print the letter out. If you received the interview details through e-mail, send your letter via that method. There is no magical explanation to this.

2. Create a thank-you note.
Thank-you notes are preferred by others because they are less formal, and they can be personalized. With this kind of note, you can be very creative with the design and texts. Besides, you really don’t have to say much when it comes to saying thanks.

There are several thank-you templates you can now download online. It’s complimentary and highly customizable. You are free to use your creative juices to come up with something ingenious.

3. Be very specific.
You should stay away from a very generic thank-you note. Put in the name of the interviewer. If he or she has a preferred name, use it. State what the interview was for, where it was held, and what time. Lastly, do not forget to include your contact details. As mentioned, utilize it to further advertise yourself.

4. Do not sell yourself too much.
Some applicants tend to overdo their thank-you notes. Remember that you have basically covered everything about yourself and your achievements in your resume and cover letter. There is no need to repeat them in your thank-you note. Just mention how some of your skills will be essential to the growth of the company.

5. Sign it properly.
Yes, you can be informal with your signature, signing notes with your initials or nicknames. However, that is not ideal. There is a possibility there will be other Janes and Johns among the applicants.

6. Be very sincere.
Never forget that the main reason why you are sending a thank-you note is because you feel grateful with their kind gesture. Resonate the same amount of sincerity and honesty in your thank-you note, and it will be well-accepted by the recipient.

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