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Lauren’s Lesson II

July 8, 2016

They say good things come in small packages. And it’s true. Take for example, an envelope.

And with that, I give you today’s Lauren’s Lesson:

Always send a Thank You note in a timely manner after an interview-Alex Sembra, Editorial Lead

Sure, sometimes they can be a pain; they take away some of your precious time. But when it really comes down to it, a simple “Thank you” can go a long way. And at the end of the day, it really doesn’t take long–just devote five to ten minutes of your time to say thanks. After all, they spent their time meeting you, so the least you can do is take a bit of your time to thank them in return.

A good Thank You note can be seen as a kind gesture, but it’s also just good manners. In fact, people think it’s rude when you DON’T send one *cough, cough my boss*. You’d hate for this to be the reason why you didn’t get the job.

So next time you’re on the job hunt, remember to always write a Thank You note after your interview. But whatever you do, don’t bake a cake. That’s too much of a thank you. (And yes, that actually happened. And no, they did not get the job.)

Lessons are learned everyday here at NewsON! Stay tuned for more Lauren’s Lessons soon.

-Lauren Sloan, NewsON Intern

PS: Here’s a related riddle. What starts with an “E” and ends with an “E” but only has one letter in it?
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An envelope!