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Sunday, October 21, 2007

Be polite - the importance of thank you's

If you are not sending a written thank you note after an interview, you are missing a great opportunity to sell yourself and to distinguish yourself from the other applicants. It is a chance to get your name in front of the owner or hiring official once again. By mentioning the date and position you are applying for, you reinforce your interest in the job.

Besides a "thanks," be sure to mention your keen interest in the job and the main thing(s) you have to offer. If you talked with more than one person in the company, send thank you notes to each.

While an e-mail thank you is better than none at all, a hand-written note will be more noticeable and make you stand out even more. Jaimie

For more information on interviewing and negotiating, see Jaimie's 2nd edition of Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, available at RVBookstore.com.

posted by Jaimie Hall at 11:55 AM  

3 Comments:

  • "Thank You," Jaimie, for your great advice. Being polite in ALL activities will bring rewarding respect and consideration. We make it a point to say "Thank You" to everyone who provides a service to us and have earned the reputation as "nice" folks. Thank yous must, however, be sincere and not flippant.

    By Chuck Cooper, at November 1, 2007 7:13 AM  

  • That's a great way to enhance your reputation. Employers - yes everyone - would prefer to be around nice people.

    And, thanks for mentioning your thanks should be sincere. Excellent advice. Jaimie

    By Jaimie Hall, at November 1, 2007 7:58 PM  

  • Thanks for the informative article..our hope is that all camp hosts will be exposed to such good advice somewhere along the way.

    By the barrys, at November 10, 2007 4:52 PM  

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