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Emailing a thank you note is perfectly acceptable, and in most cases preferable as it can arrive soon after your interview. You should avoid sending handwritten notes to government employers as it can get caught up in their mail systems.  \nIf you have your interviewer’s email address, you can send it directly.1 If you only have the email address of the person who organized the interview, email them to thank them for taking care of the logistics of the interview and ask them to pass your note along to your interviewer(s) .  \nAs with all communications with prospective employers, make sure you double-check your thankyou email for errors before sending it.  \nSample:  \nDear Ms. Smith,  \nThank you for taking the time to meet with me yesterday to discuss the internship opportunity with The Center for Civil Rights. I enjoyed learning more about the organization’s recent efforts to safeguard the civil rights of those who are being incarcerated in my home state of North Carolina. As a volunteer in local jails during college, I witnessed firsthand the civil rights violations that so many incarcerated individuals experience, and I admire the Center’s efforts to address systemic and persistent injustice. Our conversation yesterday further strengthened my desire to work for The Center for Civil Rights this summer. As I mentioned, I would have guaranteed summer funding available through Northwestern Law.  \nPlease let me know if I can provide any additional information in support of my application. Thankyou again for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.  \nSincerely,  \nSample Student  \n1 Some government employers, such as the Cook County State ’s Attorney’s Office, prefer that you email your thank-you note to the recruiting office, and then they add your note to your applicant file.","cbCaioG2zVDtH6yj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioG2zVDtH6yj","pdf",99981,"English","# Guidelines for Thank-You Notes\n## Interview Follow-up Strategy\n## Communication Methods\n## Sample Thank-You Letter","[{\"question\":\"How soon should I send a thank-you note after an interview?\",\"answer\":\"You should send your thank-you note within 24-48 hours after your interview to ensure it remains timely and relevant.\"},{\"question\":\"Is it acceptable to email a thank-you note?\",\"answer\":\"Yes, emailing a thank-you note is perfectly acceptable and often preferable, as it ensures prompt delivery to the interviewer.\"},{\"question\":\"Should I send handwritten notes to government employers?\",\"answer\":\"No, it is recommended to avoid sending handwritten notes to government employers, as they can be delayed or obstructed by internal mail systems.\"}]","Thank-You Notes - Guidelines and Sample Template | PDF"]