Interview Thanks 65% of Successful Job Seekers Use Email

Interview Thanks 65% of Successful Job Seekers Use Email You don’t have to send a hand-written thank you note after the interview to land a job.Recent research by DeVry University found that 65% of successful job seekers used an emailâ€" not a note, not a letterâ€"an email.Isn’t it nice to finally have some hard data to rely on when deciding how to thank your interviewers?The ResearchDeVry polled recent successful job seekers. Here’s how the 589 respondents broke out:The Findings98% of the study participants thanked their interviewers. They used a variety of methods:65% emailed their interview thank you.17% mailed a hard copy thank you (hand-written or typed).16% called to say thank you.Heres the summary from DeVry:As you can see, it doesnt appear to have mattered so muchhowthe successful job seekers said, “Thank you.” Rather, it mattered that they said, Thank you.You can find two sample interview thank you missives, suitable for emailing,here and here.Another Good Reason for Using EmailAs it turns out, email is a more forgiving platform. If you make mistakes, theyll be easier to fix if you use email than if you use snail mail.Image courtesy of Clem Onojeghuo Updated June 2017 2015 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform your job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. Interviews â€" Thank You Emails (5 Posts)