A LITTLE THANKS GOES A LONG WAY
According to human resources (HR) managers, how helpful it is to receive a thank-you message after an interview:
| 58% Somewhat helpful | |
| 22% Very helpful | |
| 12% Not very helpful | |
| 8% Not helpful at all |
But how many HR managers reported receiving notes from applicants?
Only 24%
According to HR managers, the following are appropriate methods for applicants to thank an interviewer*:
| 94% Email | |
| 86% Handwritten note | |
| 56% Phone call | |
| 7% Social media | |
| 5% Text message | |
| 2% None of these |
Most common way HR managers have received a thank-you note**:
| 65% Email | |
| 21% Handwritten note | |
| 12% Phone call | |
| 1% Text message |
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 300 HR managers in the United States
*Multiple responses allowed.
**Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.
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