Not a bribe exactly, but would it be wrong to send a dozen donuts or bagels a few days after the interview with a thank you note? I've already sent a thank you/follow up right after the interview, but they are taking 2 weeks to make their decision and I would like to stay in their minds. I'm up against 10 other interviewee's and there are 2 positions open. My interview was Tuesday, so I was thinking I'd send donuts or something the next Monday. ***Also, it's a job with the City (Public Works Department), if that matters. THANKS!
2007-04-20 04:22:35 · 20 answers · asked by alirealtor 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
That would be viewed as a bribe no matter what. Send a thank you note.
2007-04-20 04:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by It's Me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As nice of a thought as it is, its not a good idea.
Instead of a gift, was there anything that came up in the interview that you could send supporting proof or additional information on? For example, if the interviewer asked if you solved a problem or created a new program or something in a previous job, and you said, yes, and talked briefly about it, you could include supporting data about that if it wasn't in your original resume. Or, an article you found that would help solve a problem that the DPW has, with a note that said,,
"Thought you might enjoy this, it shows how another city handled ....." yada yada yada.
That would show you are interested, informed, and a go getter, without seeming pushy or bribing them.
Good luck!
2007-04-20 04:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by 2 Happily Married Americans 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 01:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea.
If you haven't sent a note to the person who interviewed you thanking the person for his or her time and reiterating your interest in the job you can do that -- it's polite and it serves the desired function, which is to keep you in his/her mind. (As another person said: keep any thank you note short and professional.) Gifts of any kind, however, are a bad idea -- not only are they inappropriate but, even if not viewed that way, they might well have the opposite effect of what you want, leading people to think of you as a....brown-noser.
Good luck with the job.
2007-04-20 04:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by ljb 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
EEK!!!! Don't do anything. Just leave it no thankyou note either, Just leave it to the powers that be.
It is very unprofessional to medal in the decision process and could end with your application being thrown straight in the bin whilst their chewing on the donuts you've bought!!
2007-04-20 04:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it their normal procedure, not much you can do. Sans the bagel/donuts give them healthy stuff. Strawberries are in season. Are U to deliver them by hand? then do that. Good Luck. wish U well
2007-04-20 04:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Valentineama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't do that. They are not allowed to accept gifts anyway, especially for something like a job interview. It is a conflict of interest. Besides, it does look like a bribe anyway you look at it. If that were me who had done your interview, I would be extremely leary of you, and your intent. It makes you look like a brown-noser.
2007-04-20 04:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. The thank you was sufficient. If you want to remind them about you, give them a call and ask if there has been a decision. You're entitled to that, and it won't raise any eyebrows. Sending a "gift" would look odd and inappropriate.
2007-04-20 04:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
How about a blank card saying ty for your time in hope of considering me for the position would be more like it
That way they know you really want the position, and you want them to think of you when their think of filling it
YOU CAB DO LOX AND BAGELS AFTER YOU HAVE HAD THE JOB FOR A WHILE
dO IT AGAIN !
2007-04-20 04:28:09 · answer #9 · answered by jigadee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldnt do that in this situation. They probably have a system for the way they do their interviews, they're not going to forget about you.
2007-04-20 04:26:14 · answer #10 · answered by thing4reason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋