A thank you email may be preferred to ensure your note is received quickly while hiring decisions are being made. Thank you notes should be brief and personalized. Employers tell us they not only ...

It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important. Writing one could make the difference between getting the job or not, so don't leave it up to chance ...

Have a closing statement: Make your guests feel special by writing something personal ... next section gives you some sample ...

To be very clear: The thank-you-note strategy is a rule of thumb. It is not a rule of law or an official policy. Insider Inc. has hired — and continues to hire — people who have not written us ...