5 ways your thank-you note could lose you the job

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Let's be honest: When it comes to applying for jobs, the "it can't hurt" benchmark is often the deciding factor over whether or not to do something. Sending a cover letter? It can't hurt. Finding your interviewer on LinkedIn? It can't hurtSending a thank-you note? It can't hurt.

Or can it?

Actually, yes, it absolutely can. Here are just a few scenarios in which sending a thank-you note might hurt your chances of landing the job

1. It's full of typos

If you're really serious about a job, you probably had your resume and cover letter reviewed by a couple other people before you hit submit. But even the most careful job seeker can make mistakes during the high that comes after a successful interview. Don't blow your carefully crafted image, and double-check to make sure that your thank-you note is typo-free. Read more...

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