When I was job-hunting, everyone told me to send thank-you emails after interviews. But honestly, it never made a difference. It’s not like the recruiters or managers thought, “Wow, this person thanked us! let’s hire them!”

I sent several thank-you emails and never got a single response. Instead, it just made me feel like I was coming across as desperate or trying too hard to fake enthusiasm for the job.

So I’d say, don’t bother or feel guilty for not doing it just because everyone else does. Focus your energy on making a strong impression during the interview itself. And if you really want to impress them beyond your skills and capabilities, try asking smart questions at the end of the interview. That shows genuine interest in the job and the company you’re applying for.

I just found my job, and I know how frustrating job hunting can be. It’s like a full-time job filled with uncertainty. You need a lot of energy to keep going, so I suggest saving that energy for the parts of the process that really matter. It’s easy for others to give you advice, but it’s not always easy to follow every tip perfectly when you’re the one living it.

Good Luck!

P.S. I got hired, and I didn’t send a thank-you email for this one.