Sending Thank Yous After a Job Interview?

J Darnielle · May 14, 2009

Do you do it if you don't get the job? If you do? How long afterwards? What do you say? I'm assuming a short "Thank you for the opportunity and it was a pleasure meeting you." is reasonable?

philosophe · May 14, 2009

A handwritten note on decent cardstock or high quality paper is the way to go.

Do it right after the interview.

A short text is good. You might try to say something specific about the experience.

dopey · May 14, 2009

I never care much about getting these. I have usually decided within an hour of the person leaving.

Rambo · May 14, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

I never care much about getting these. I have usually decided within an hour of the person leaving.

Agreed. They're nice to receive but I've never ever heard a story of "They were going to give the job to someone else, but when they got my thank you note, they decided to give it to me instead."

unjung · May 14, 2009

I've done some pretty heavy pitches after an interview, generally before knowing I've been rejected. It hasn't turned things around for me, but I think done enough it could. I typically re-iterate my strengths and how I can have an immediate impact, and if I think I'm weak in one area, I tell them how I would compensate for that. Giving a bit of a map of how you would approach the role certainly can't hurt. What's the worst, they'll realize you really want the job?

JayJay · May 15, 2009

I think it's courteous to thank the interviewer for his/her time with you.

Toiletduck · May 15, 2009

Usually a thank you note w/ a 100$ bill seals the deal

Rambo · May 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Toiletduck

Usually a thank you note w/ a 100$ bill seals the deal
Or pictures of them with the secretary.

singhstyle · May 15, 2009

^ haha anyway, I have a bit of experience with this on a lower level. My professors wrote me letters of recommendation, which I think are on par with an interview but I said thank you to them and I thought this was enough. I really think most people send thank you emails and letters with way too much b.s. on them... A simple "thanks for your time" should help.

acidboy · May 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Toiletduck

Usually a thank you note w/ a 100$ bill seals the deal

S.O.P. in H.K.?

AntiHero84 · May 15, 2009

Originally Posted by unjung

I've done some pretty heavy pitches after an interview, generally before knowing I've been rejected. It hasn't turned things around for me, but I think done enough it could. I typically re-iterate my strengths and how I can have an immediate impact, and if I think I'm weak in one area, I tell them how I would compensate for that. Giving a bit of a map of how you would approach the role certainly can't hurt. What's the worst, they'll realize you really want the job?

+1

Give them a quick reminder why you would be a good addition to their organization.

Joffrey · May 15, 2009

Originally Posted by J Darnielle

Do you do it if you don't get the job? If you do? How long afterwards? What do you say? I'm assuming a short "Thank you for the opportunity and it was a pleasure meeting you." is reasonable?

Do it immediately after the interview. I tend to send emails.

After the interview, thank them for meeting with you and recap a few things discussed you found interesting. Provide any supplemental documents you think they would appreciate (brief writing sample, list of references). Send the same day of the interview.

touchthesky · May 16, 2009

Sending a thank you note after an interview is a good idea. A short e-mail expressing appreciation for their time should be sufficient. I personally wouldn't provide references unless they ask.

The note won't get you the job if your interview sucked but if they're deciding between you and another person it helps.

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