Sending a thank you email after an interview is such a bad habit we have made during interviewing

After every interview people are expected to send a thank you email.

My company encourages this behaviour. Coz they think that employee has manners or some rubbish. I dont see the point.

I usually write back with a thanks and add on open ended questions asking if I could have answered any questions better. Most do respond and it can be a good way to improve for future interviews.

@biggie

As someone who has worked in HR. I understand your pain. I have seen so many thank you mails from candidates we know weren't going to get the job. Honestly after so many emails we stop noticing who's sent and who's not.

@koooooooyel

What is wrong with sending one sentence "It was pleasant talking to you. Thank you for the opportunity."

@yd reply

I think it's a courtesy to thank the interviewer after the interview. Above that it serves no purpose.

Being courteous can go a long way, since they might refer you for future jobs at the same company, but that's a very rare occurrence if you haven't already got the job in the first attempt.