Thank You Email Strategies

Madeline Mann discusses the importance of sending thank you emails after job interviews. She highlights that only a quarter of applicants send these emails, despite their positive impact on hiring decisions. Mann provides a template and tips for crafting effective thank you emails, emphasizing gratitude, enthusiasm, and personalization. She advises sending the email within 24 hours and suggests using a PS to add a personal touch. The video also covers choosing appropriate subject lines and the significance of follow-up emails.

What is the main benefit of sending a thank you email after an interview?

• It helps you negotiate a higher salary.

• It makes you stand out among other candidates.

• It allows you to ask more questions about the role.

• It guarantees you will get the job.

According to the video, what percentage of applicants send thank you emails?

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

• 50%

Why do companies prefer candidates who send thank you emails?

• They are seen as more motivated and easier to retain.

• They are more likely to accept a lower salary.

• They are usually more experienced.

• They are more likely to work overtime.

When is the best time to send a thank you email after an interview?

• Within 24 hours

• After receiving a job offer

• After one week

• Immediately after the interview

What should you do if you don't have the interviewer's email address?

• Send a thank you card instead

• Ask the recruiter for the email or have them forward it

• Wait until the interviewer contacts you

• Ignore sending the email

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key ingredients of a thank you email?

• Gratitude

• Negotiation

• Enthusiasm

• Personalization

What is a good strategy for making your thank you email more memorable?

• Include a joke

• Use a lot of technical jargon

• Use a PS to provide a relevant resource

• Make it very lengthy

Which subject line is recommended for a thank you email?

• Job Offer Inquiry

• Interview Feedback

• Great meeting you!

• Urgent: Follow Up

What is the purpose of adding a PS in your thank you email?

• To reiterate your salary expectations

• To provide a personal touch or resource

• To ask for feedback

• To summarize your qualifications

What is the effect of decision fatigue mentioned in the video?

• It makes you more decisive.

• It helps you focus better.

• It reduces the number of decisions you can make effectively.

• It increases your productivity.