Having completed the interview on Monday, I was faced with the Thank You Note (TYN for short. Think it will catch on as the next "lol"?) Now, in this day and age, conventional wisdom--aka what my new interview book says--is to send an email TYN right away when you get home and then a snail mail TYN that same day, to arrive later that week, the exception to this being if you know the hiring decision will be made right away. Since Company that Interviewed Me said they're seeing more candidates this week and next, I went with both types of TYN.
I like the email TYN, and even took the opportunity to attach my references at that time. (Jennifer, if you're reading this, you may be getting a phone call soon.) The snail mail version baffles me a little, though. I mean, you've already said what you wanted to say...do you just write the same thing again?
Also, there is a WAR that you did not know about going on in the job hunting world! It is between those who handwrite the snail mail TYN and those who type it! According to some experts, everyone types these days unless you have beautiful calligraphic handwriting. The other side argues that the handwriting is the magic touch that makes you stand out as a thoughtful candidate.
Not sure of which side of the war I supported, I handwrote the note because my printer paper is really cheap and I don't have any nice envelopes either. I do, however, have cute little green thank you cards. One of which I proceeded to fill out with orange pen. In retrospect, I wonder if this was a mistake and I should have gone for the cheap paper and boring envelope option instead. Oh well, at least my TYN will stand out.
I have had several other interesting networking sorts of calls this week and am speaking with a potential employer by phone later today, so take hope, o Best Beloveds! I may find a job sooner than we had anticipated.
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