Patty writes:
Is it appropriate to send a thank-you letter for a phone interview?
The Career Doctor responds:
Yes, yes, yes.
Anytime you have any contact with a prospective employer, if you want to stand out from the crowd, you should always send a thank-you letter or note. Always. Do so after a phone interview, job fair interview, panel interview, on-campus interview, and even after a chance encounter at a professional meeting. Any time, any situation.
A thank-you letter can never hurt your chances (unless it is just poorly written), and can give you just enough of a boost to push you toward the front of the line.
All you need to do is thank the person for their time — and express your interest in the organization and your enthusiasm for the position you are seeking.
Read more about thank-you letters in this article published on Quintessential Careers: FAQs About Thank You Letters.
