Pamela Kleibrink Thompson.

• Thank the interviewer for the time he or she gave you.
• Thank the interviewer for anything specific he or she may have done for you, such as referring you to someone.
• Reaffirm your interest in the position.
• Recap the key reasons why you are qualified for the job.
• Emailed thank you notes are acceptable, but a handwritten mailed card will make you stand out — I suggest you do both.
• Carry note cards with envelopes and postage stamps in your car. Mail the thank you note as soon as you can.

With these tips you will make an appropriate and favorable impression at any job interview.

Pamela Kleibrink Thompson is a recruiter and career coach. She has been on both sides of the interviewing desk. Her recruiting clients include Blue Sky Studios, Framestore and Digital Domain. She speaks frequently at colleges and conferences. She will be presenting a course on Résumés and Demo Reels at fmx in Stuttgart, Germany in May and at SIGGRAPH 06 in Boston this summer). She will also be speaking on Digital Animation at the next Women in Animation meeting on May 25.