Five Tips for Writing A Tailored Thank-You

For job candidates seeking an edge, sending interviewers a customized thank-you is critical.

"You’re helping to jog their memories of you," says Heather Hamilton, staffing-programs manager for marketing and finance at Microsoft Corp. in Redmond, Wash. Recruiters typically interview several candidates for a position, she explains, noting that in one week she might meet with 10 applicants.

Simply sending a thank-you isn’t enough to stand out from the competition, adds Frank Heller, recruiting manager at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. in New York. He estimates that 90% of the candidates he interviews make the effort, while only about half personalize their letters.

Here are five tips to help you write a tailored thank-you.

By Sarah Needleman

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