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1. Most snail mail is computer generated. A handwritten note, on
plain, high-quality paper in a matching envelope stands out from
the other mail. It gets noticed and gets you noticed.
2. The time it takes to handwrite a thank-you note says that you are an
exceptional individual.
3. Job candidates who go to the effort to send a handwritten thank-
you note (never on a pre printed thank-you card) demonstrate their
attention to detail and their commitment to their professional brand
that impresses hiring managers.
Sample Letter of Thanks

Dear Ms. Sherazod,
Your presentation yesterday at Zimpal Group’s seminar in downtown
Hartford was incredibly well received by those attending. Both the
quantitative scores on your portion of the event and the qualitative
comments the attendees provided demonstrated the positive impact
of your session. It would be impossible for Zimpal to conduct its
seminars without individuals such as you providing their time and
expertise as presenters and facilitators. As a token of our appreciation
for your time and your talent, we have made a contribution to your
favorite charity: Fund to Fight World Hunger.

Warmly,
Jason Snyder and Robert Forbus

Writing a Resignation Letter

Back in 1977, the late country music performer Johnny Paycheck had a
huge hit in his song “Take This Job and Shove It.” The line that followed
was “I ain’t workin’ here no more.” While the song’s grammar is awful
and the sentiment is crass, there aren’t too many of us who haven’t felt
similarly at some point at one or more of our jobs. The song expresses the
disappointment and bitterness that can result from working very hard on
a job but not being appreciated or appropriately compensated.
At some point in your career, you’ll probably have an opportunity to
write a resignation letter. This important document is not the place for