Grammatically correct, handwritten thank-you notes can help jobseekers and business professionals

Writing a handwritten thank-you note after an interview may seem like old-fashioned etiquette to some modern jobseekers. However, a neat, well-written letter may help jobseekers impress their interviewers.
Such notes help people both stay connected and be remembered, according to the Boston Globe. John Kralik, the author of 365 Thank Yous, found that many deeply appreciate receiving handwritten letters of appreciation.
The Globe notes that the daily use of electronic media makes for a more transient type of communication. Our interpersonal written exchanges are increasingly brusque and informal. Some individuals may feel an an emailed "Thank You" will suffice after an interview.
Taking the time to hand write a note, however, will help an applicant stand out from the crowd. Emails do not have the permanence of a handwritten letter, which can evoke the writer's presence, the newspaper notes. Notes are also not as easily "deleted" and may prove more memorable.
The trend of increased use of abbreviations and acronyms in English communication is of interest to many linguists, according to a recent report from The Associated Press. However, one should make sure such shorthand does not infiltrate one's letters. Running a grammar and spelling check on one's text will make for clean, thoughtful thank-you notes.  

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