| "Thank you" is usually a phrase used all of the time to | | | | keen you are about the position and working for their |
| show good manners and appreciation of something | | | | company |
| that has taken place. A verbal "thank you" can be | | | | 3. Referrals. |
| easily forgotten as it is something that is expected. | | | | Friends, colleagues and contacts make |
| What people often miss is the opportunity to express | | | | recommendations every day. Has someone shared |
| their gratitude with a thank you card which can really | | | | their knowledge with you of a vacancy at a good |
| go a long way in delivering long term benefits that far | | | | playgroup or a sought after child care centre? Perhaps |
| outweigh the cost and effort of sending one. | | | | they're friendly with a reputable electrician and manage |
| Recently a local business owner was telling me how | | | | to get him to fit your job in. If you're in business and |
| she used a lettings agent to find a tenant for a | | | | people are sending customers your way, it's time to |
| property she owned. Ready for the new tenant | | | | thank them. However people are helping you out send |
| moving in, she left a thank you card and a gift voucher | | | | them a thank you card. These people will remember |
| for them in the house. The card read: "Thank you for | | | | your gratitude and obligingly look out to assist you in |
| renting our house, we wish you a happy time living | | | | the future. |
| here". In this situation, the owner will have nothing more | | | | 4. When People Give you Stuff. |
| to do with the tenant as an agent is managing the | | | | Whether its birthday presents, wedding gifts, new baby |
| property however the tenant has been introduced to | | | | gifts or random offerings, send a thank you card. A |
| the owner as a human being and a decent one at that. | | | | friend of mine gives me her son's clothes that he's |
| The owner has made a smart move here, she is | | | | grown out of for my son to wear. They are excellent |
| confident that the tenant will treat the property better | | | | quality and in immaculate condition. In fact, they are so |
| than if she hadn't made that personal gesture, I'm sure | | | | good that I rarely need to buy him any clothes, it saves |
| she is right. That small effort and investment will pay | | | | me a fortune. I always post her a funky greeting card |
| for itself several times over. | | | | with a personal message of my appreciation. I know |
| Here are 5 instances where sending a thank you care | | | | she'll always think of me when she's sorting out the |
| will can influence future outcomes to your advantage: | | | | outgrown wardrobe in the future. |
| 1. After Great Service. | | | | 5. For Being Them. |
| If someone has gone out of their way and been | | | | Whether it's your loved one, your best friend or a |
| exceptional, thank them with a greeting card. Not only | | | | terrific neighbour, write them a card and tell them what |
| will this make their day but you will be remembered for | | | | they mean to you and what a difference they make. In |
| it. They will strive to do great thinks for you again in the | | | | our fast paced lives, it's easy to lose connection. Help |
| future. | | | | keep your relationships strong with surprise |
| 2. After a Job Interview. | | | | handwritten messages. Capture your thoughts in a |
| In this competitive job market, gain an advantage. | | | | card and it's something they can keep and remember. |
| Thank the interviewer for their time and reiterate how | | | | |