Interview "Thank You" etiquette (see details)

Thank you is always appropriate. I’ve made sure at some interviews to get each person’s business with e-mail address.

“Break a leg”

I’m not certain that a card would be appropriate in a business context, but a smart-looking professional letter would be. Be brief and to the point; thank them for their kind attention for the day, and for the lunch. Maybe say how much you enjoyed it, and that you are looking forward to the possibility of working with them. Finish off with something like “I look forward to hearing from you soon.” And good luck, I hope you get the job! :)

@downtide: I don’t have any personal stationary… I do have a very simple set of stationary that just says “Letter” on the top in a bold, blue font with lines on brownish paper or I have a really cute stripped and brightly colored blank card that just reads “Thank You” on the front. This is an admin job and it’s kinda relaxed (I wore jeans to my first interview) and allows for those who work there to have their own style (whether it’s how they dress, or do things in the office). So I think this card with Thank You written on it is okay! Thanks for your advice and well wishes!

Yes, @SamIAm. That is the type of card we’ve used for my husband’s interviews in the past. It sounds like a perfect fit…<fingers crossed for you>

The card sounds fine.

I would agree and side on the business letter. Once you are on the inside, you will be able to thank them face to face personally as well.
The background check is a formality usually after you recieve the formal offer letter from them.

As far as what to write: Thank them for their time to meet with you again. Tell them your real feelings about why you would make a difference there as well as enthusiasm over the thought/hope of joining their team.

I have done this many times on jobs and it really is a good process to complete to loop.

Best of luck to you!!!!

I agree with @blueiiznh. Keep it professional. A short letter saying thank you etc. I wouldn’t send a card.

Write a note to each person you interviewed with. A hand-written note is best and on a plain notecard. You don’t want to get fancy. Use each person’s name at least twice – once in the salutation and once within the note. Be professional in the language you use. Send the note as quickly as possible – preferably the same day as the interview.

Here is an article about thank you notes that might also be of help:

http://www.best-interview-strategies.com/article42.html

Update: I know this was a while ago but I totally got the job and am SO happy, two months later. Still love working. Woohoo!

Congratulations!! Glad you got it and it is making you happy :-)

Congrats!!!!!!!

Hooray for you @SamIAm! Thank you for the update!