After the Interview: Why Following Up Is so Important

A thank-you note sent after a job interview is a simple but important step toward setting yourself apart from other applicants. Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock

Your interview was an enormous success. The hiring manager thought you were intelligent and funny, plus your skills and experience checked every box—and then some. All there is to do now is sit back, relax, and wait for the job offer, right?

Wrong.