The Value of the Thank You Note

Every single person that I have hired for a position on my team has sent, at very least, an email thanking me for the interview. To this day I have a thank you card given to me by Mike, our POS Specialist, in which he hand wrote, and hand delivered to me over a year-and-a-half ago. It sits pinned to the bulletin board behind my desk as an important token of his appreciation for my time.

Sending a thank you after an interview, an appointment, a call, whatever it may be is incredibly thoughtful and thorough, and will leave a warm impression and give you the "leg up."

Anyone who takes the time to give you their undivided attention, especially when you know they are busy, appreciates that you recognize that in the early stages, and gives them the confidence that moving forward you will respect their time and be a great employee, partner, associate, or consultant.

Finally, getting a handwritten note, or even a brief but specific thank you email, makes people feel good and appreciated. I know that when I take the time to thank someone or send a note of appreciation, I mean it genuinely and from the bottom of my heart, so it means something to me when I receive one as well.

My recommendation? Run to the local stationary story, Target, Walmart, or even the dollar store and grab a pack of Thank You cards, Thinking of You cards, whatever-you-want-them-to-say cards and don't be frugal with the stamps!