Thank you notes when you don't receive an offer

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Is there guidance or recommendations on sending thank you notes if you are not extended an offer?

Made it through phone interviews and on-site and sent thank you notes according to interviewing series to everyone that I interviewed with.  Was told yesterday they are going in a different direction. I was going to send a thank you note to the 2 key decision makers for the opportunity, who have been a part of the process the longest.

I am wondering about sending to the rest of the group that interviewed me (10 in total) at the on-site interview. Is that overkill? Does it appear desperate?

Thank you,

Bill

Submitted by Michael Mann on Friday November 9th, 2012 11:11 am

Hello Bill,
I'm going to fall narrowly on the side of overkill. You've already differentiated yourself enough by sending the first thank you notes to the other interviewers.  Additionally, I think your time is better spent pursuing the next opportunity.
Even if you decide to send them, I don't think it would appear desparate unless you attempt to close.
  Good luck!
--Michael

Submitted by WILLIAM PAUL R… on Monday November 12th, 2012 11:58 am

 Thanks Michael,
That's the direction I went. Onward and upward
Bill