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As long as the content was professional and relevant that's the sort of attention I would appreciate, female or not. As long as it's not overdone and does not look needy...

 

It doesn't make any difference that you're a female, but I would not have done this myself. You certainly didn't mess up, and most likely, no one thought negative of you, but it is a bit over the top. Yes, you did receive invaluable experience and possibly even a paycheck from them, but employment is a two-way street- you also offered them a service in return for the experience and paycheck.

When I was in undergrad, I interned at three boutiques and always thanked them on my last day, but only verbally.

 
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I'm old school, live in the South, and am in sales so take what I say with a grain of salt. I am a huge fan of handwritten notes. my handwriting is not pretty, but it's legible.

it means a lot for people to receive a note, just because it's so rare. I would write them after informational interviews, job interviews, and occasionally for other purposes. if that's your personality, I wouldn't take it as needy. some might think it's over the top, but they won't penalize you for it. regardless of whether someone loves it or is indifferent about it, you will be remembered. it's an asymmetric risk: you have a positive outcome, or a neutral outcome. I see virtually no downside with a handwritten note, so don't feel bad that you did it.

personally, I think trying to deliver them in person is a bit much. you have their work address, just mail them.

 

Listen to thebrofessor. Handwritten notes can almost without a doubt leave a huge impression. It is almost a vanquished form of mannerism..

The only "over-the-top" aspect would be as to what you might write, and not the activity itself. You seem to have a good head above your shoulders.

 

I don't think you did anything wrong...

FUN FACT #1: We had an incoming analyst bring us cup cakes the day after she accepted her offer. It was strange, but awesome, and would have been worse if it was a guy.

 

I've received thank you cards from interns a handful of times. They've felt appropriate (and fairly classy) with high performers with whom I had a good working relationship. Conversely from interns I didn't work closely with, or ones I wasn't happy with, they seem forced and insincere.

Thanks, let me know if you ever need an introduction in the industry.
 

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