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I was interviewed for a job yesterday in a respectable company, and the boss comes from a popular background. Although I think the interview went fine, I felt the boss (interviewer) was talking too much that I didn't share as much as I have wanted. Half the time I was just affirming her opinions with, "I agree", or "I believe so too". I enjoyed the interview and conversation overall and am dying to get in the company. Is it okay to write the boss, what should I tell her?

2007-09-08 08:31:17 · 11 answers · asked by Wanna 1 in Society & Culture Etiquette

11 answers

You should ALWAYS send a follup-up/thank you letter after an interview. It is perfectly acceptable to do this via email so that it gets to the person quicker - hopefully you asked for a business card with the email address on it if you don't have it already. If you don't, call and ask the receptionist for the email address.

Take a paragraph to thank the person for their time, tell them what you learned about the company and why you would like to join the "team"

Take a second paragraph to reiterate your skills and why you think you are a great match for this position and here you can add the things that you feel you didn't get a chance to mention.

You can check the internet for example letters.

Use "power words", sound professional and excited. I've used my letter and helped other family members with theirs. Everyone has landed the job they were interviewing for and most of their new employers mentioned that the letters did in fact set them apart.

Good Luck!

2007-09-08 08:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 3 · 2 1

If the interviewer talked more than you, then it was a great interview! People love people who let them talk about themselves, that means when you left she thinks that she really likes you.

Did you ask good questions? Did her diatribe tell you what you need to know to make your decision? If yes, then that is what you need to worry about.

By all means send her a thank you note that reiterates your interest in the position, and clarifies any questions or concerns you think she has about you. That is what sets the average Joe apart from the people that get the job.

But if you mean to write her a two page letter telling her about all the things she neglected to ask you, don't bother. You will just irritate her by pointing out her horrible interview skills.

Job seekers are under the misconception that a good interview feels like an interrogation and that if they talk more than the other person, they have done well. Reality is far different.

Interviews should be a conversation between two equals, not a interrogation of a subordinate.

Good luck to you in your search

2007-09-08 08:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by Gem 7 · 3 2

You could write a letter thanking her for her time. This may be the time to get in some of the information you want her to know.
For example:

Dear Ms. Smith:

I want to thank you for the opportunity to discussion the position with you yesterday. I am a hard working and dependable individual who will bring a lot of enthusiasm to your company.

Your company has a great reputation for service and excellence. I want to be a part of this experience.

-- you can add some of your accomplishments in the letter or say something like,

I will be happy to discuss my qualifications further with you if you wish. I am available for another interview.

Until then, I await your decision. Blah, blah, blah , etc., etc., etc.

2007-09-08 09:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0 0

Definitely a thank you note will take you a long way, not a gift tho..... that'd almost be like bribing her so she gives YOU the position. A short and professional thank-you letter should be more than enough, and hopefully she will consider you as the person who is most appropriate for that position. Good luck...

2007-09-08 09:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lprod 6 · 1 0

I'm a recruiter and I think this person felt comfortable with you - a good thing! Thank her for the interview and say that you enjoyed talking with her and look forward to an opportunity to join her team. Good Luck!

2007-09-08 09:07:56 · answer #5 · answered by hollaback 1 · 2 1

pink lipstick does not be desirable for an interview. i think of pink lipstick is greater of a night seem and at 15, i does not recommened pink lipstick in any respect. positioned on a mild pink lip gloss with somewhat shine, some mascara, blush, positioned your hair in a pony, no physique spray, hassle-free jewelery or none and an entire insurance desirable. For bottoms, i could stay far off from skirts and % pants or denims. in spite of which you decide on, they could desire to not have skinny legs, please! they could desire to be bootcut or flared or maybe some huge leg black pants could be great. verify they're long sufficient to graze the floor over your shoes or they are going to be too short. additionally, no cropped pants. No turn flops or shoes. A heeled shoe could desire to be worn. It does not could desire to be sky-extreme yet could desire to be a minimum of three inches with closed ft. additionally, paint your nails in a conservative coloration. maximum human beings overlook approximately their palms for interviews and that's a sizeable mistake. you would be shaking palms and that they are going to be observed so verify your palms seem super and woman. in case you have long nails, i could decrease them shorter through fact then they are going to be a distraction.

2016-10-18 08:32:36 · answer #6 · answered by carlstrom 4 · 0 0

well i think now u would want to secure the job with some gifts for the interviewer/boss. maybe send her a gift card to victoria secrets, and a lunch or dinner card also mention that u can accompany her to the store and dinner. when she accepts just slip that in over drinks.

2007-09-08 08:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by robert d 2 · 0 5

send her a thank-you card for her time and consideration

2007-09-08 08:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by autumnbrookblue 4 · 6 0

tell her to get over herself.

2007-09-08 09:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 3

send her a certifcate for a pedicure,

2007-09-08 08:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by MR MOM USMC RETIRED 3 · 0 5

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