In today's society of everything being done quickly do you still send a snail mail thank you after an interview or is an email sufficient?

5 Comments

1. Georgene HuangJune 8,2022 at 1:28PM UTC

   I have always noticed when a candidate sends me snail mail and appreciate the effort that person put into the correspondence but frankly I have always watched for / noticed emails of gratitude / follow-up as well. The snail mail never affected any kind of decision about recruiting/hiring I've made, so I personally think email is sufficient.

2. Jillian KnappJune 8,2022 at 1:29PM UTC

   I tend to email as most of my interviews have been remote. I have a friend who has written out her thank you note in the lobby after the interview and dropped it off at reception before she left. I am sure that’s made an impact. In my opinion it’s about doing something. As long as you do follow up I’d say it increases your chances.

3. AnonymousJune 8,2022 at 1:32PM UTC

   Thank you emails are sufficient usually. Try to email everyone who interviewed if possible. If you don't have them try to look them up or send to the one person whose contact you do have.

   I only send a written thank you if they state their timeline to get back to me is more than 5 days (7 days if it is out of state). I also make sure to send an email thank you the same day of the interview even if I plan to send a written thank you. That seems tedious, but what happens if the written thank you gets lost in the mail? What happens if it takes longer to get there and they have already made there decision?

   I think written decisions can make you stand out for sure because a lot of people don't do them and 9 times out of 10 they will arrive on time, before the decision is being made, and not get lost but I like to make sure they have at least my email thank you just in case.

4. Monica Lynn SadlerJune 8,2022 at 3:02PM UTC

   An email is certainly sufficient, but if you REALLY want to stand out, send a thank you note. It only take a quick minute, it's personal and makes a statement.

5. AnonymousJune 9,2022 at 12:31AM UTC

   I send an email thank you note for promptness.
   Snail mail in my area can take 1 week or more. I’d rather that my thanks was received in 24-36 hours.

   If you’d rather submit a handwritten note, drop it off at the reception desk (if the company is not working remotely.)