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Article: MIND YOUR MANNERS: Show your thanks for the job interview
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- Sunday Gazette-Mail
- Article date:
- February 12, 2006
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For the Sunday Gazette-Mail
Want to stand out after a job interview and keep your name in
front of the potential employer? Here's a big tip: Send a follow-up
thank-you note.
In today's tight job market, I am often asked how one can set
himself apart during a job interview. With all things being equal
(education, work experience, proper and professional dress, knowledge
of the company, etc.), one of the best pieces of advice that I can
offer is to send a follow-up thank-you note to the interviewer.
In fact, a recent article by Olivia Barker in USA Today mentioned
a study by CareerBuilder.com that found about 15 percent of managers