#interviewtips I recently tweeted a message about #TPE discouraging hard copy Thank You notes/letters. In general, email thank you notes have been acceptable for quite a while.

In an effort to reduce the amount of paper used during TPE, we are asking candidates and employers to consider refraining from sending hard copy thank you notes. We are estimating that, based on previous numbers and our projected attendance, we could "save" almost 10,000 thank you cards from being used! We realize that this is a departure from custom for many participants, and encourage those who still want to deliver personal messages of appreciation to use email instead.

How do you make your Thank You note stand out when you are competing with the hiring manager's stuffed inbox? Please reply with your suggestions here.

• Make your email subject descriptive:Rather than "Thank you", consider something like "Thank you for the interview. I am excited about this opportunity!" (Please add other suggestions below)
• Consider creating a formatted email with attractive "stationary." If you do this using the built-in feature in Outlook, or using other methods, be sure you test it first to ensure it reads well in multiple email clients.
• Be sure you include your contact information, and consider attaching your resume again.
• Write a "PS" on your email, with something that will help the interviewer remember you.

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