We came across a great little post on Media Jobs Daily and wanted to share it with you…
Another Reminder: Send a Thank-You Note! by Mike Janssen
Are you in the habit of sending thank-you notes after a job interview? In case you didn’t already know, here’s more evidence that it’s a practice worth keeping up with. A new CareerBuilder survey found that 22 percent of hiring managers say they’re less likely to hire a candidate if they don’t get a thank-you after the interview.
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Don’t worry about stocking up on fountain pens and fancy stationery, though — almost 90 percent of hiring managers say an email is acceptable, and for half, email is even preferred.
The CareerBuilder survey contains some other useful tips for job seekers. For example, most hiring managers would rather see a career summary than an objective, and a bulleted list of accomplishments is also preferred.
Check out the rest of the original article and make sure to check out the full results of the CareerBuilder survey!!!