Your mother taught you to say thank you. She nagged and pleaded with you, and finally, it's become second nature. Be sure to perfect the art of saying thank you when interviewing for a job. Career ...

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Welcome to “Pressing Questions,” Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace ...

Sending a thank-you note after a job interview was once considered a nice touch, but for some hiring managers, it’s now a nonnegotiable. In the past, job seekers would drop off a handwritten note in ...

After a job interview, it's always wise to send a thank-you note to express gratitude to an interviewer for taking the time to meet or speak with you — and to reiterate your interest in the position ...

It’s the start of Thanksgiving week in the United States, when many of us express gratitude for family, friends and colleagues and reflect on good things that happened in the past year. Taking time to ...

Do I really need to send a thank-you note after an interview? The thank-you note is likely your final chance to seal your good impression before the hiring manager makes their decision. Just had a job ...

The timing question has a clear answer. Hayes insists on sending your note "within 24 hours of the interview." Why? As she explains, "Not only will this demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position, ...

Hiring experts say getting notes from job interviewees can add depth to their evaluations, but not receiving them shouldn’t shut down an applicant’s chances. Sending a thank-you note after a job ...