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RoryGilmore · 11-27-2012, 03:20 PM

I had an interview this morning that personally I think went very well. I connected with the interviewer and was called delightful. She said my resume and experience are also great for the position.

Should I send her a thank you email thanking her for taking the time to meet with and interview me or should I leave it be?

Janice · 11-27-2012, 06:01 PM

You should always send a thank you note for the interview. If you really want to make an impression, send one snail mail. Be sure to reiterate your strengths, especially ones that she told you were important to her.

Family Ties Forever! · 11-27-2012, 10:24 PM

I agree. Definitely send a hand written note. It shows the time and effort you put into it. It also shows that you care and appreciate the person who interviewed you.

TVFactFan · 11-27-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RosewoodPrettyLiar

I had an interview this morning that personally I think went very well. I connected with the interviewer and was called delightful. She said my resume and experience are also great for the position.

Should I send her a thank you email thanking her for taking the time to meet with and interview me or should I leave it be?

It's optional because there are times I still was offered a job and never sent a thank you letter. So sending one can't hurt but it's not mandatory

OH Nuts! · 11-28-2012, 12:39 AM

IT IS mandatory. That is unless you want to greatly diminish your chances. Or changed your mind and decided you definitely don't want the job.
I once had to hire someone for a position, narrowed it down to two candidates. One sent a thank you note the other didn't. The one who did got hired. Sending a thank you note indicates good business manners and thoughtfulness.

Janice, as always, is right on the money. A snail mail letter will definitely make a good impression. Her other suggestions are also excellent.

TVFactFan · 11-28-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

IT IS mandatory. That is unless you want to greatly diminish your chances. I once had to hire someone for a position, narrowed it down to two candidates. One sent a thank you note the other didn't. The one who did got hired. Sending a thank you note indicates good business manners and thoughtfulness.

Janice, as always, is right on the money. A snail mail letter will definitely make a good impression. Her other suggestions are also excellent.

It is not mandatory because i was offered a job in October and never sent a thank you letter.

OH Nuts! · 11-28-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

It is not mandatory because i was offered a job in October and never sent a thank you letter.

You were lucky. Most of the time, as in MOST of the time, it hurts your chances. I worked in H.R. with hiring managers, and not sending a thank you letter can cost you an offer.

TVFactFan · 11-28-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

You were lucky. Most of the time, as in MOST of the time, it hurts your chances. I worked in H.R. with hiring managers, and not sending a thank you letter can cost you an offer.

Whenever I did send one it was the same day or the next morning through email and it was only for jobs I really really wanted

Tweety · 11-30-2012, 03:11 PM

Even though on occasion someone might be fortunate enough to get an offer without having sent a thank-you note, you should send one anyway, always.

Sending a note will never hurt your chances. And snail mail is actually best for that. Best way to do it is to have the card and envelope already stamped and with you when you go to the interview. Then, right after the interview, write the thank you note and drop it in a mailbox or post office right there in the area. The person who interviewed you should get it the next day.

Fast (as in email) is nice, but there are some things which are better done personally and by hand.

Let's say you work for a company. Part of your job is trying to bring in new business. If you go out and speak to a business owner, and that person takes time out of their day to talk to you, you'd better send them a thank you note. In cases like that, an email is often acceptable, but a personal note is always better. But you HAVE to thank people for taking time out of their day to talk to you, whether you have a job and you're trying to bring in new business for your employer, or you're interviewing for a job yourself. It's called common courtesy, although it's much less common that it used to be.

Also, if you talk to any employment agency, headhunter or other type of job recruiter, they'll always tell you to send a note after an interview. "How to look for a job " type web site will probably say the same thing. There's really no excuse for not taking a few minutes to write a thank you note to someone who took time to meet with you.

Personally, I'm in banking. For my current position, the guy who interviewed me was someone I literally worked side-by-side with 25 years earlier in a two-person department. You better believe I sent a thank you note, even though we've known each other all along.

Tweety · 11-30-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RosewoodPrettyLiar

I had an interview this morning that personally I think went very well. I connected with the interviewer and was called delightful. She said my resume and experience are also great for the position.

Should I send her a thank you email thanking her for taking the time to meet with and interview me or should I leave it be?

btw, hope you get the job!

Tweety · 11-30-2012, 03:21 PM

I should probably add that if you can find out when a decision will be made about who will be hired for the job, you can let that guide you as to whether email or snail mail is better for a thank you note.

If it looks like more than one day will pass between the day of your interview and their hiring decision, then snail mail is best. If they say that a decision will be made later that day, then of course, send an email.

But send the thank you asap and personalize it to fit what happened in the interview.

TVFactFan · 11-30-2012, 04:11 PM

I would never send a thank you letter by mail because I have to stand in line for a hour to buy one stamp.

The stamp no longer exists

OH Nuts! · 12-05-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tweety

Even though on occasion someone might be fortunate enough to get an offer without having sent a thank-you note, you should send one anyway, always.

Sending a note will never hurt your chances. And snail mail is actually best for that. Best way to do it is to have the card and envelope already stamped and with you when you go to the interview. Then, right after the interview, write the thank you note and drop it in a mailbox or post office right there in the area. The person who interviewed you should get it the next day.

Fast (as in email) is nice, but there are some things which are better done personally and by hand.

Let's say you work for a company. Part of your job is trying to bring in new business. If you go out and speak to a business owner, and that person takes time out of their day to talk to you, you'd better send them a thank you note. In cases like that, an email is often acceptable, but a personal note is always better. But you HAVE to thank people for taking time out of their day to talk to you, whether you have a job and you're trying to bring in new business for your employer, or you're interviewing for a job yourself. It's called common courtesy, although it's much less common that it used to be.

Also, if you talk to any employment agency, headhunter or other type of job recruiter, they'll always tell you to send a note after an interview. "How to look for a job " type web site will probably say the same thing. There's really no excuse for not taking a few minutes to write a thank you note to someone who took time to meet with you.

Personally, I'm in banking. For my current position, the guy who interviewed me was someone I literally worked side-by-side with 25 years earlier in a two-person department. You better believe I sent a thank you note, even though we've known each other all along.

EXACTLY. Thank you for having the patience (and thoroughness) to expand on my point. Thank-you notes A-R-E essential!!!

OH Nuts! · 12-05-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I would never send a thank you letter by mail because I have to stand in line for a hour to buy one stamp.

The stamp no longer exists

In this day and age, sending an E-mail thank you is OK but the important thing IS TO SEND ONE. Re snail mail, you can buy more than one stamp at a time, this will save you time and/or go to the post office early, when there is little waiting.

But, if you have the time, a snail mail thank you has a nicer feel to it.

RoryGilmore · 12-05-2012, 02:30 PM

Thank you everyone for suggestions. I did send one by the end of the business hours the day of the interview and contacted the lady today and was notified that I passed her round and was sent on for review by her boss so I am still in it!

I am however getting frustrated with the job hunt. Online it seems like i find the same things over and over again. I'm just praying I find something. Funds are getting tight

11-27-2012, 03:20 PM	#1
RoryGilmore Always and Forever Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2004 Location: Wherever he is, that's where I'll be Posts: 6,528	Thank You Emails I had an interview this morning that personally I think went very well. I connected with the interviewer and was called delightful. She said my resume and experience are also great for the position. Should I send her a thank you email thanking her for taking the time to meet with and interview me or should I leave it be?
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11-27-2012, 10:24 PM	#3
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I agree. Definitely send a hand written note. It shows the time and effort you put into it. It also shows that you care and appreciate the person who interviewed you.
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11-30-2012, 03:11 PM	#9
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	Even though on occasion someone might be fortunate enough to get an offer without having sent a thank-you note, you should send one anyway, always. Sending a note will never hurt your chances. And snail mail is actually best for that. Best way to do it is to have the card and envelope already stamped and with you when you go to the interview. Then, right after the interview, write the thank you note and drop it in a mailbox or post office right there in the area. The person who interviewed you should get it the next day. Fast (as in email) is nice, but there are some things which are better done personally and by hand. Let's say you work for a company. Part of your job is trying to bring in new business. If you go out and speak to a business owner, and that person takes time out of their day to talk to you, you'd better send them a thank you note. In cases like that, an email is often acceptable, but a personal note is always better. But you HAVE to thank people for taking time out of their day to talk to you, whether you have a job and you're trying to bring in new business for your employer, or you're interviewing for a job yourself. It's called common courtesy, although it's much less common that it used to be. Also, if you talk to any employment agency, headhunter or other type of job recruiter, they'll always tell you to send a note after an interview. "How to look for a job " type web site will probably say the same thing. There's really no excuse for not taking a few minutes to write a thank you note to someone who took time to meet with you. Personally, I'm in banking. For my current position, the guy who interviewed me was someone I literally worked side-by-side with 25 years earlier in a two-person department. You better believe I sent a thank you note, even though we've known each other all along.
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11-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	You should always send a thank you note for the interview. If you really want to make an impression, send one snail mail. Be sure to reiterate your strengths, especially ones that she told you were important to her.

11-28-2012, 12:39 AM	#5
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	IT IS mandatory. That is unless you want to greatly diminish your chances. Or changed your mind and decided you definitely don't want the job. I once had to hire someone for a position, narrowed it down to two candidates. One sent a thank you note the other didn't. The one who did got hired. Sending a thank you note indicates good business manners and thoughtfulness. Janice, as always, is right on the money. A snail mail letter will definitely make a good impression. Her other suggestions are also excellent.

11-30-2012, 03:21 PM	#11
Tweety Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,804	I should probably add that if you can find out when a decision will be made about who will be hired for the job, you can let that guide you as to whether email or snail mail is better for a thank you note. If it looks like more than one day will pass between the day of your interview and their hiring decision, then snail mail is best. If they say that a decision will be made later that day, then of course, send an email. But send the thank you asap and personalize it to fit what happened in the interview.

11-30-2012, 04:11 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,117	I would never send a thank you letter by mail because I have to stand in line for a hour to buy one stamp. The stamp no longer exists

12-05-2012, 02:30 PM	#15
RoryGilmore Always and Forever Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 30, 2004 Location: Wherever he is, that's where I'll be Posts: 6,528	Thank you everyone for suggestions. I did send one by the end of the business hours the day of the interview and contacted the lady today and was notified that I passed her round and was sent on for review by her boss so I am still in it! I am however getting frustrated with the job hunt. Online it seems like i find the same things over and over again. I'm just praying I find something. Funds are getting tight