There are a number of times you might send a thank you note including:

• After a networking meeting.
• Following up after an interview.
• When receiving support from colleagues and other professionals in your career.

Whatever the reason for the note, you will want to send it promptly (typically within 24 hours if it is for an interview) and use an appropriate format. Email is typically preferred during a job search due to the tight timeframe.  For a networking engagement, you have some more flexibility in the timing and format, but you will want to ensure it is prompt enough to show your sincere appreciation for their time.

For additional information on the formatting of thank you notes and to view samples, refer to the Thank you correspondence website content.