Blog Post: Follow up after the interview the old school way

In some ways, I'm really old school.  I hold the door for my wife.  I wear a silk handkerchief in my pocket when I wear a suit.  I love Cadillac Eldorados.  I even had an 8-bit Nintendo!  I think it's part of my whole Southern gentleman thing, since I'm a native North Carolinian.  This may seen out of place in this age of multi-tasking, Blackberries, and wireless internet, but there are times when your Grandma's good manners can work to your benefit.  

So you scored an interview with a great employer.  Congratulations.  When you make that connection, seal the deal with a hand-written thank you note.  You know what I'm talking about, don't you?  You were supposed to send them after you got married to thank Aunt Gertrude for the fabulous advocado green blender she bought you!  Here's what you do.  Find yourself some understated professional stationery, and write a little note.  DO NOT TYPE IT.  If your handwriting is lousy, ask a friend to help you.  Thank the recruiter for his/her time and let them know that you are definitely interested in pursuing an opportunity with that company.  Stick it in the mail, and I guar-an-tee that you'll impress the heck out of that recruiter.  

Good luck!  Get Hired!