Do This Right After You Nail Your Next Interview

[The Muse](  TOOLS & SKILLS February 28, 2017   [Hero]( [SAY THANK YOU]( [By Stacey Lastoe]( The interview behind you, you can breathe easy. There's a spring in your step as you head out of the office to face the rest of your day and send your best friend a text that simply reads, "Nailed it!" But before you bask in the confidence of knowing you aced the all-important meeting and can soon say "See ya" ([professionally]( of course) to your current boss—or at least stop eating cereal for dinner with the promise of a steady paycheck on the horizon—don't overlook sending that [thank you note](. For many hiring managers, it can be seen as a make-or-break move and it's downright stupid to miss out on a job opportunity over something so simple. Luckily for you, Muse co-founder Alex Cavoulacos has made it even easier by creating a [thank you template](. Hi [Interviewer Name], Thank you so much for meeting with me today. It was a pleasure to learn more about the team and position, and I'm excited about the opportunity to join [Name of Company] and help [bring in new clients / develop world-class content / anything else awesome you would be doing] with your team. I look forward to hearing from you about the next steps in the hiring process. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if I can provide additional information. Best regards, [Your Name] Now, know that if you met with more than one person, you need to send everyone a separate note and [personalize each one](. You can pull this off by just including something that shows you were paying attention—such as "Have a great trip to Mexico" or "Can't wait to listen to that marketing podcast you mentioned." To get some bonus points, send a handwritten one as well. Since you don't want to be repetitive, make sure to tweak the message a bit: "Thanks again for taking the time to meet this week. I'm still thinking about/My brain's swirling with ideas about [something you discussed] and I am even more excited to continue the conversation about the role." Of course, if you're going to go that route, do yourself a favor and bring a pre-addressed, stamped envelope and card with you so you can write the message while the interview is super fresh. Whether you decide to do one or both—don't let yourself be knocked out of the running on account of bad manners. [Share on Facebook]( [Share on Linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trending now --------------------------------------------------------------- [How to Be the Least-Liked Person at the Office]( [How to Be the Least-Liked Person at the Office]( Getting along with everyone at work can be a challenge. That's why there are endless tips to help you. But what if you want to get along with no one?  [Read More]( [7 Seriously Inspiring Career-Boosting Books by Black Authors]( [7 Seriously Inspiring Career-Boosting Books by Black Authors]( These seven career-boosting books by black authors are full of helpful advice and inspirational stories to move closer to your career goals.  [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANIES THAT ARE HIRING NOW --------------------------------------------------------------- [kWantera]( [kWantera]( kWantera aims to alter the way energy is bought, sold, and consumed by creating programs that provide lower costs for buyers and higher profitability for sellers. [VISIT COMPANY]( [YETI Custom Shop]( [YETI Custom Shop]( YETI Custom Shop is the personalization partner for outdoor lifestyle brand YETI—delivering high-quality customization for YETI’s line of stainless drinkware and delighting its growing client base. [VISIT COMPANY]( [ServiceTitan]( [ServiceTitan]( ServiceTitan is a mobile, cloud-based software platform that helps home service companies streamline operations, improve customer service, and grow their business. [VISIT COMPANY]( [Word of the Day] VICARIOUS What it Means: Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. Use it Without Sounding Like You Just Learned it Today "Jeff, please Instagram every second of your trip so I can live vicariously through your vacation." [Tweet This]( [The New Rules of Work]( Connect with The Muse [VIEW IN BROWSER](       [TERMS](       [UNSUBSCRIBE]( DAILY MUSE INC.   1375 BROADWAY   NEW YORK, NY 10018