If you knew every other candidate sent a thank-you note, wouldn't you want to as well? And if you were really passionate about a job, wouldn't you do everything in your power to get it ...

Following an interview, write your interviewer a brief thank-you letter ... your application once again. When you write the letter, mention the specific job for which you interviewed because ...

It turns out your mother was right: as short as they are, thank you notes are incredibly important. Writing one could make the difference between getting the job or not, so don't leave it up to chance ...