I am on a temp job and interviewed for a perm spot do I send a thank you email or buy a card?

Do I just send an email or buy a card?


I want this job BADDDD. I send her emails all the time, we work together. I thought a real card would add a personal touch. What do you think I should do%26gt;

I am on a temp job and interviewed for a perm spot do I send a thank you email or buy a card?
Personally, I think a thank you letter thanking them for the opportunity to interview as well as stating your interest in the position is much more professional. Cards are for personal aquaintances as they are much more personal and have no business in a business setting.





Just my professional opinion...





Good luck!! : )
Reply:Anything you do would be interpreted as sucking up for the job. Best to do nothing. A verbal thank you if you get the job should be sufficient.
Reply:Not a card... send a BRIEF, typewritten business letter thanking her for the job you've completed and expressing your strong interest in the permanent position. Perhaps cite one or two things about your current position that will remind them of your contributions.


(note, if a card is in order, you already have a decided inside track but it sounds as if it's not a slam dunk deal, therefore, treat the situation professionally and not personally)
Reply:I work in Human Resources, and in my opinion, a card would be best. Please don't wait too long to do it though, you usually want to follow up in one or two days of the interview. An email is fine for someone who is interviewing from outside the company, but since you are already working internally, a card adds a personal touch. It shows the hiring manager that you are thoughtful and interested in the position!





To add another personal touch, add something in the card that you had spoken about personally during the interview:





"I was surprised to hear that.. blah blah blah!"


"It was very interesting learning more about your department, I had no idea... blah blah blah"


"I never knew that you and I had 'blah blah blah' in common!"





Or.. if you spoke about something such as a book or magazine article, include a clipping or offer to lend her/him the book you read. This shows that you have good follow up skills.





Good luck in the position!