[header] How to stand out after the interview [title] Send a thank you note. [step] This is a critical step for getting your foot in the door and establishing yourself as a polite, thoughtful person. The thank you can be in the form of an e-mail or sent by postal mail. 
Some job hunting experts recommend postal mail because it is less likely to get lost in the shuffle, and more likely to impress. A nice note written on attractive stationary is much more powerful than a standard email.