Is it best to send a thank you letter after the interview or is it not? Im really confused because I have asked my friends and they have given me mixed answers - I just interviewed for a really cool job that i dont want to screw up my chances of getting because of a thank you letter
2006-09-11 09:38:50 · 18 answers · asked by Celicia S 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think a short note of thanks is always a good reminder to a prospective employer. Keep it short and to the point. I've always used simple/standard blank greeting cards to jot a few lines of thanks.
Mr./Ms. __________
I wanted to thank you for taking time to meet with me on (day or date) regarding (position). (Company) sounds like it offers many opportunities for (experience/advancement/etc.) and I look forward to hearing your decision.
Sincerely,
(you)
It will make you stand out just a little, but in a good way. Little courtesies like this leave an impression even after the interview is over.
2006-09-11 10:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jen J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow good question! And a hard one to answer. I think it really depends on how you think you did at the interview.? You don't wanna come across as a butt kisser right? But if you interviewed well then that would not be the case. I wanted to work for clear channel here in Little Rock Arkansas, really bad. I interviewed and did it well! I waited 3 days and called the VP back and let him know how interested I was in the job, he was impressed and hired me. The job didn't work out after 1 year they shut down the radio station i worked for but It was worth the phone call or in your case thank you letter
Good luck
2006-09-11 09:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send a Thank You letter ASAP! E-mail it if you have the interviewer's email address. I had an interview last Wednesday for a job I really wanted and sent a thank you letter Thursday. Friday they called to discuss my salary requrements and today they called and offered me the job! Sending a thank you shows you are professional and that you are really interested in the job.
Good Luck!
2006-09-11 14:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by jesskay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess nowadays it is whatever is best for you, but I think it is a great idea. I have gotten both positions I interviewed for after sending thank you notes. Be sure to include something you enjoyed discussing (office policy, mission, growth opportunity) to let them know you were really listening during the interview.
Good Luck on the new job!!
2006-09-11 09:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by poetic princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last 2 interviews that i had a job offer i didnt send a thank you after the interview, they contacted me, the one i did have the interview for and sent a thank you letter i didnt get it. they may have already made the decision right after the interview on all 3 of them. so i dont think you need too.
2006-09-11 09:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by Steve Dave 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A thank you note is a great way of reminding the person that interviewed you about how you are the right fit for the organization. It also lets them know that you are still interested in the job.
2006-09-11 09:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by kk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely send a thank you! I was reading an article on cnn.com a couple weeks ago and it said that over 15% of employers won't hire someone if they don't send a thank you letter. Good luck on the job search!
2006-09-11 09:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is trend towards doing this, personally it gives them [the people at job you REALLY want to get] just one more chance to see you stand out from all the others.....I would say go for it, you are either going to get the job or not I doubt that this would be a breaking / deciding factor
JUST please make sure it is nicely done, this is NOT a Hallmark moment, a well written letter will be good, saying along the lines of Dear .................[who ever interviewed you]
thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule for the interview of today..............
etc etc
2006-09-11 09:45:14 · answer #8 · answered by candy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is excellent business etiquette to send a thank you note directly to the person who did the interview with you. Keep it simple, direct, and it wouldn't hurt to mention again that you thought that you would be a good fit in their company (or something like that, whatever's appropriate).
When in doubt, err on the side of caution and send the thank you.
2006-09-11 09:42:53 · answer #9 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its up to you.
But as someone formerly in HR, a "Thank You" note is sometimes what can make the difference between getting the job, or not. Especially when you have a lot of people with similar qualifications.
2006-09-11 09:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by tina m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋