Associate Dean for Law Career Services
I just received yet another helpful etiquette tip from the Culture and Manners Institute that I wanted to share with you. This week’s tip answers the question of how to handle thank you notes after being interviewed for a job by a group.
If you are interviewed by a group, should you write one thank you note to the most senior person and cc or email the rest? Or should you send an individual thank you note to each interviewer?
How badly do you want the job?
Write individual notes and vary what you write to each one, because they may send copies around to each other. Send thank yous to each by email, too -- in case they are making a quick decision.
This demonstrates to the employer that you put effort into what you do and it showcases your writing skills. Lack of writing skills is a huge issue in hiring these days. The thank you notes also help you establish a connection with each person -- a valuable jump start if you do get the job.
You don't have to make the extra effort, but know there's a good chance you will lose the job to someone who did.
