What are the best ways to leave a positive impression after a job interview?

The thank-you note should not be a ChatGPT generated generic thanks! It should be a contextual, humanizing one. Best would be to reference a question or a discussion that you had with the interviewer and share something more than you had time to at the interview. That usually resonates and makes you stand out! I disagree that reiterating "your main qualifications and fit for the role, and restate your enthusiasm and availability for the next steps" would be well received. That is generic stuff and does not make you stand out!

I’ve never sent a thank you note. I don’t see why I should thank them for doing their job. I had dozens of jobs (full time and consulting) and I always figured they would hire me or not. I seldom follow up unless they indicated in the interview that they would.

After a job interview, promptly send a personalized thank-you email expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Reiterate your interest in the role and highlight your fit for the position. Address any concerns raised during the interview and maintain a high level of professionalism. Show enthusiasm, confidence, and attentiveness, and follow up on next steps if a timeline was discussed. This leaves a lasting impression of professionalism, enthusiasm, and suitability for the role.

Keep it short and simple. Instead of a text try a video instead. Doesn't have to be a professionally done video, an impromptu recording referencing anything you discussed as a follow up is fine. Even if you don't have all the follow up items lined up, just sharing a short video reiterates your commitment!

This is double edged sword. Know why you are connecting with them. Is it because you were impressed by them and wanted to learn more from them. Or is it for you to stay on their radar so what you share on social media shows up on their feed so they learn more about you!

Networking is NOT about discovering what others can do for you. It is about what you can do for others. And the interview cannot and should not be the trigger for networking. It should be something that becomes a constant way of living!

It’s not enough to send a personalized thank-you note. Many job applicants do that these days, so that alone will not help you stand out of the crowd of candidates. Do these 2 things to be 1-of-a-kind instead of 1-of-many. 1. Congratulate them on recent good news about their company. For example, “I was on your website and noticed you were featured in an article in the NYT. Kudos on this well-deserved recognition for your quality customer service.” 2. Circle back w/ a follow-up answer to one of their questions. For example, “I was reviewing your job description after our interview and noticed one of your requirements was international experience. Thought you might want to know I’m trilingual …” - Sam Horn, author of Got Your Attention

Writing a short 90 day plan that highlights what you would do day 1, day 10 ... and day 90 if you were hired shows dedication, follow-up and makes the follow up much more meaningful and relevant for the hiring manager / future colleagues than drum beating your qualifications, experience and enthusiasm!

It is advisable that within 24hours of the interview you send a personalised thank you email to person/people you interviewed with. Expressing your gratitude for the time and the chance to discuss the role sets you apart and also leaves a good impression of someone who is keen in getting the role.