Many job candidates fail to write follow-up emails after an interview. Learn how to craft a thank you email that can help you stand out from the competition.

It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important ... contact and/or they’ve asked you to use their first name], I am writing to thank you for inviting ...

Morneau says it’s best to send it within 24 hours of the interview and during typical office hours. A good rule of thumb is to send a thank-you interview email to everyone you interacted with ...