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#162) Knock 'em Dead with a Thank You Note

Season 1, Ep. 162

Today, we’re going to talk about how a thank you note can help you win your interview.


How to write a good thank you note

  • Create your short and sweet template.
  • Go back before the interview and make sure to flip the script a little bit
  • Call back to one specific thing that only could have happened in your interview

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