Importance of Sending Thank You Notes

Importance of Sending Thank You Notes When is the last time you received a handwritten thank you note? If you are like most people, it has probably been quite some time since you have received a genuine “thank you” or anything that is handwritten. If you put these two things together, you really have a chance to make an impression. I recently provided two gift certificates to a local benefit. A community member is battling a serious illness and an acquaintance asked if I would be willing to donate to this cause. After donating the two gift certificates, I certainly didn’t expect anything in return. However, I recently received a handwritten thank you card from the person that was honored at the benefit. Receiving this thank you note was a great surprise. In fact, it is so seldom that we receive a genuine “thank you,” that we forget what it is like to be appreciated. Think of the impact a thank you note could have on a potential employer or someone that was able to provide you with a valuable referral. Then, think of putting that “thank you” in writingâ€"your name will be in front of that individual for an even longer period of time. The next time you have a job interview, be sure to send a thank you note. Or, when you meet someone at a networking event, send a thank you card and let them know that it was a great experience to meet them. A thank you note can provide more than just a polite gesture; it may be the key to building a potentially valuable working relationship.