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I've always been ambivalent about sending thank you cards for interviews. On
the one hand, I was taught that a thank you card in such a situation is basic
good manners. On the other hand, I want to be evaluated for my skills, not
because I buttered somebody up with a thank you card.
I have to disagree with David Locke. If I send a thank you card, the primary
purpose is to acknowledge my appreciation of the time and consideration someone
has extended--regardless whether they are 'just doing their job'. I resent
thank you cards in which someone tries to sell me on their skills or persuade me
to do a task, etc. To my way of thinking, they've just voided out the thank you
by showing their ulterior motive.
