Thank you note
Just because you have left the interview room. Your interview is not yet completed. You should strongly consider writing a follow up note (always remember those low statistics of getting a job in the Government of Canada). You need to differentiate yourself from the others.
As time is a key element, you have two options:
1) A hand written note (sent on the same day by priority mail for next day delivery). A hand written note is more powerful and personal.
2) An email. Regardless of which option you choose, it must be sent within 24 hours. Although the email option is cheaper, you will have to think back to your oral interview and determine the personality of the hiring managers. Based on your interview and your intuition, you will have to choose which option is more appropriate.
It is important to send the same type of thank you note for all members of the interview panel. The general message should be the same for each manager but presented in a different manner.
As a guideline, whatever method you choose, your note should thank the interviewer(s) for their time, reinforce your interest for the position, and highlight one or two of the most important skills for the job position that you interviewed for. Do not forget to mention that you look forward to future correspondence with them.
If you choose to write a note but have bad handwriting, ask a friend to write it for you. Also, make sure to choose good quality stationary and use black pen. Double check the spelling of the managers’ name, the address of the department, and the note for grammatical errors.