The best time to send a thank-you letter for a job interview is within the first 24 hours following the interview. Hiring ...

In a recent story for Insider, executive managing editor Jessica Liebman made one thing clear about her hiring practices: You better send a “thank you” note if you want the job.“When I first ...

Hiring experts and others share wise tips for how to handle the thank-you note after a job interview — and share why certain key details can make a difference to the applicant.

Yes, sending a thank you note after a job interview is still a thing — at least for now. While the practice is encouraged, sometimes with a vehemence that suggests that not sending one makes an ...

"If I don't get a thank you note, I assume the person doesn't want the job, is disorganized, and I'll likely forget about them," Liebman says. Of course, a generic, "Thank you for your time" won't ...

Hiring experts say getting notes from job interviewees can add depth to their evaluations, but not receiving them shouldn’t shut down an applicant’s chances.

2. Writing Something Totally Generic. Sending a generic thank-you note is like submitting a generic cover letter—it doesn’t make you stand out. “You want the person to know that you were ...

[Related: Beyond The Thank-You Note:Four Things To Do After Your Job Interview] Some will tell you it doesn’t matter, that the hiring decision has been made, and a note means nothing.

And when you’re following up in today’s job market, email beats snail mail for several reasons: Related Stories With rising workplace incivility, companies try to bring workers together ...

“I think getting a thank you makes people feel good,” recruiter Mark Constan said. “If a candidate sends a thank you, [hiring managers] appreciate it. And also as a candidate, it feels good when ...

Just like sending a thank you note after someone sends you a wedding gift or does you a huge favor, it’s just a polite thing to do. And in the case of after an interview, it helps an interview ...