Want to create a positive impression with that hiring manager you just interviewed with? Or enhance your working relationship with a colleague? Stand out from the crowd and write a short thank-you note–but make sure you spell-check it first!
“It is scary how few people take the time to say ‘thank you.’ The notes I do receive often have typos and grammatical mistakes, even though they’re sent by professionals in a line of work where perfect copy ought to be second nature. This doesn’t build my confidence in them, and it doesn’t do much to help build the type of relationship they intended.”
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Originally published on Inc.com by Rene Shimada Siegel.
Marcianne Kuethen is a Senior Writer at Amtec, where she has written over 700 blog posts in the past 18 years. Her family has led the company across three generations, from her father who founded Amtec in 1959 to her son Barrett who serves as President and CEO today. Outside of writing, she makes art, music, and gardens.
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