10 Mistakes to Avoid With a Job Interview Thank-You Email originally appeared on usnews.com Update 06/24/25: This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Thank you so much for taking the time out on [insert day] to chat! I loved hearing more about the role and am so grateful for your expertise on [insert something you talked about during interview].

You don’t need to send a handwritten card, but a thank-you note is likely your final chance to seal your good impression before the hiring manager makes their decision. Welcome to “Pressing ...

“Go spend a dollar on a thank you card. It has to be a custom note, with a reference to something about the interview you enjoyed, something you appreciated, or something about the company.