A thank you is far from mandatory, but not writing one is a missed opportunity to be seen as an excellent candidate. The thank you note isn't about gratitude (t

A thank you is far from mandatory, but not writing one is a missed opportunity to be seen as an excellent candidate. The thank you note isn't about gratitude (though it's included), but it's about an additional opportunity to reinforce the impression you made or put out any fires you started. Smart candidates should see the thank you as a self-marketing opportunity.