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Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

I was just reading an old thread here from about three years ago, when several people mentioned that they had never heard of sending post-interview thank you notes until they came here. Others are like "...wha? Of COURSE you send a thank you note!" I've always been in the "yes, always" camp, but my husband, also an RN, has never sent one (until this last job, when he was fretting about not hearing anything back yet, and I asked if you emailed the interviewer to thank him yet, and he said that was a GENIUS idea like he had never heard of it before).

For those of you who do send thank you notes, what format? In the past, I've always sent actual blank cards and just wrote a short note "Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, I really enjoyed learning about the job" type of thing. But then someone else in that old thread compared that to a post-baby shower thank you card and thought it was unprofessional. The last couple jobs I've had, I've sent thank you emails to the interviewer.

Anyway, just wondering what others do.

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    Agreed. It means a lot more when a person makes the effort to put pen to paper or a well chosen note card, put a stamp on it and mail it. A simple note that says thank you for taking the time to meet with me, it was nice to meet all of you and i was impressed with yada yada, I look forward to hearing your decision, shows gratitude, respect and good manners.

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    And Thank You notes for job interviews? That's just flat out weird and creepy.

    And I just find this opinion so incredibly bizarre!

    Forbes disagrees with you

    Job Seekers: No, The Interview Thank You Note Is Not Dead - Forbes

    So does Monster.com:

    Sample Thank-You Letter After Interview

    So do most career advice experts:

    Five helpful thank you note samples and tips after a job interview - Cleveland job search | Examiner.com

    After a Great Job Interview, Write a Killer Thank You Note - Speak Up For Success

    Thank You Letter Samples - After Job Interview - BusinessNewsDaily

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    Yes exactly, the person that sends a thank you note or email, will at least stand out and be acknowledged again, and if it is for a position that has a 100 aplicants, that may be the decision maker

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    I sent a thank you letter to both of the managers I interviewed with and it resulted in a job offer.

    In my 2 year quest to land a job after graduating I was determined to "go by the book " in current job searching tips. Since it was only the 2nd interview within those 2 years I wasn't go to skip any step.

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    maybe it's a generation gap thing? I find the whole idea absurd.

    Could be, and I too find it absurd. However a quick 'Google' using this question; "Are post interview thank you letters normal in the UK?" Showed that it is very definitely an American thing.

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    Could be, and I too find it absurd. However a quick 'Google' using this question; "Are post interview thank you letters normal in the UK?" Showed that it is very definitely an American thing.
    It is an American thing....positive stroke to the ego....:sarcastic:
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    Could be, and I too find it absurd. However a quick 'Google' using this question; "Are post interview thank you letters normal in the UK?" Showed that it is very definitely an American thing.

    Well, I always suspected I was a European trapped in an American body. :)

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    And thank you notes for gifts you open in front of people is good etiquette

    But... why?

    If you open the gift in front of them, It stands to reason you also said something like "oh cool, thanks so much!" You're supposed to send a letter on top of that?

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    Well, I always suspected I was a European trapped in an American body. :)

    C'mon over, you'll like it. We are quite nice, honest. And despite what you hear sometimes, we do like Americans.

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    I would only send a note if I truly enjoyed meeting everyone, and I felt at ease during the interview and if I want to join the organization. It is the polite thing to do.

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    I sent a short formal letter to both the nurse manager and CNO that I interviewed with. I thanked them for taking the time to meet with me, I brought up a few basic points that were mentioned in the interview, and then reiterated how I would be a positive addition to their facility. I got the job so I guess it didn't hurt!

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    I tried the thank you note thing for one interview. It was the weirdest thing sending it. I had already said what I needed to say after the interview, so to say it again in a stupid little card was pretty pointless. I see why some are in favor of them, but I probably won't send another one.

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