According to the article NO Thank You Could Mean No Job on CareerBuilder.com, the following numbers were given, based on a survey of more than 650 hiring managers:o 15% of hiring managers say they would not hire someone who failed to send a thank you note following the interview

o 32% say they would still consider the candidate, but would think less of them

o 26% of hiring managers expect to have the thank you note in hand two days following the interview

o 36% of hiring managers expect to have a letter in hand within three to five days following the interview

o 21% prefer a typed hard copy

o 23% prefer a handwritten note

o 25% prefer an emailed thank you note

o 19% prefer emailed followed up with a hard copy

To add to the author’s general comments, here are a few additional helpful hints:

o Note cards generally come 10 to a box. Make your purchase at an upscale stationary or card shop. Any note is better than none, but one thoughtfully written in mailed in a beautifully lined envelope helps differentiate you from your competitors. The receiver will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

o Ask for a business card from each person you meet with. This will help you spell Cathy or Kathy or Kathi or Cathee correctly. You don’t want to insult anyone by spelling their name incorrectly. Also, everyone loves their title. Be sure to include the person’s correct title on the envelope.

o If you have a morning interview, mail the note the same afternoon. If your interview is in the afternoon, mail the card no later than the next morning.

o Show your enthusiasm for the position.

o Be specific in how the company will benefit by hiring you. Instead of, I feel my experience would be a great asset to your company, use My success at reducing customer hold time and improving employee retention would be of value in the reorganization of your customer service department. If you have a sparkling thank you note, please email it. I will add it to the Resource section of the website with your permission.