The purpose of the interview is to make an impression on the boss, one which will be remembered when the next Joe or Sally walks through the door after you. How to do that is an individual process, and varying groups manage it in different ways. Believe it or not, many people fail to get that dream job because they fail to follow through. Now, you're probably thinking I have lost my marbles since everyone knows that once the interview is over, the ball is in the hands of the company and there is nothing else we can do. There is something you can do.
People like to be remembered and thanked for their time.
You heard me right. It's more important than you think. Nothing makes an impression quite like it. In business it is called the follow-up letter. It is traditional to send one after any social event, and the tradition has recently been introduced and accepted into the business world.