Re: Interview Follow-Up

[Jan Cohen <najnehoc -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

Bill said:

"Thank-you letters are always best delivered on paper by post. There's a certain classiness to it. Some say it also helps to type them..."

Type them?  I've got a special gold-plated, Mont Blanc pen used for the purpose.  Had it for years.  There's nothing like receiving a thank-you note written in quasi-calligraphic style on a fine piece of parchment.  For that matter, nothing like writing and sending them either...   8^) 

jan c.

----- Original Message ----
From: Bill Swallow <techcommdood -at- gmail -dot- com>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2008 10:12:26 AM
Subject: Re: Interview Follow-Up

 > It could be, but it might also be her trying to help you get that job  (it
> helps her bottom line too). The problem many people have with thank  you
> notes is they continue the selling process, such as packing the  letter with
> reasons why you should get the job, or they write a manifesto. She  might be
> able to give you some helpful pointers in how to convey your  appreciation
> for the interview without causing any unnecessary problems. Besides,  it is
> your letter. If you don't agree with her suggestions, don't use them.  The
> last time I used a headhunter, I encountered the same thing. That  extra pair
> of eyes actually made for a better thank you note.

Agreed. Send her what you plan to write in an e-mail, but instruct her
NOT to send it on your behalf. Thank-you letters are always best
delivered on paper by post. There's a certain classiness to it. Some
say it also helps to type them while smiling and while raising your
pinky (for that added classiness), but YMMV. ;-)

Good luck!



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