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Carry a thank you card with you to your interview so that you can fill it out and mail it as soon as you are finished talking to the potential employer. If you are writing a follow-up letter, do so as soon as you get home and mail it immediately. Because the mail typically takes 3-5 days to arrive, sending your follow-up correspondence promptly will ensure that it gets delivered in a timely manner.