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Posted on 8/3/20 at 7:59 am to Friedbrie
Screw email, send a handwritten thank you note.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:04 am to jfw3535
quote:In today’s world, the immediacy of an email within 24 hours beats the handwritten. IMHO
Screw email, send a handwritten thank you note.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:07 am to Bullfrog
Yeah I don't understand these written notes comments. Might work in a small office, but in corporate America the person might get it after a decision has already been made
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:13 am to castorinho
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Yeah I don't understand these written notes comments. Might work in a small office, but in corporate America the person might get it after a decision has already been made
This is what happens in my line of work. And when I get them, I usually think to myself one of 2 thjngs:
1) Uh oh, looks like we hired a kiss arse that thinks this is the way to advance or look good.
Or
2) Looks like we avoided hiring a kiss arse that thinks this is the way to advance or look good.
Whether or not they sent a written or email thank you note has never come up in conversation in the 17 years I have been interviewing employees as a new hire or a promotion.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:16 am to Willie Stroker
Then the thank you notes you got were rookie stuff.
When done right, it’s a brilliant sales piece that reinforces why they are a good fit for the position.
ETA: This is assuming you’re not a hiring manager for fry cooks or overnight stockers.
When done right, it’s a brilliant sales piece that reinforces why they are a good fit for the position.
ETA: This is assuming you’re not a hiring manager for fry cooks or overnight stockers.
This post was edited on 8/3/20 at 8:18 am
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:24 am to Friedbrie
I always did them. I used to send a letter / notecard by mail, but that takes so long, and everyone uses e-mail now.
The last 3 times I have hired someone over the past 2 years (we are a small firm) I have gotten ZERO follow-up e-mails or letters. I think if I got one these days, it would absolutely be a tie-breaker.
The last 3 times I have hired someone over the past 2 years (we are a small firm) I have gotten ZERO follow-up e-mails or letters. I think if I got one these days, it would absolutely be a tie-breaker.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:28 am to Tigeralum2008
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A lot of candidates who have earned offer letters from us have used those emails to expand on some of the questions asked during the interview process.
That's a good idea, I might have to use that in the future.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:29 am to Friedbrie
It's silly but yeah I still do one.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:30 am to Friedbrie
Send one. It can’t hurt to reiterate your interest in the position.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:30 am to Friedbrie
Generally managers want to talk to a potential prospect without HR and all their crap.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:38 am to Tigeralum2008
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Make sure the email is tailored to the conversation
Used to see a fair number of emails that applicants would send after interviewing for a residency spot. Many were obviously generic filler...i.e. love everything about this program. ____ program is my number one choice, etc."
On one particular one, applicant forgot to change the name of the program. That obviously didn't help her chances.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:44 am to BrotherEsau
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Wait until Wednesday and casually ask if they've filled the position yet and if you are still being considered.
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send written thank you notes.
This and this.
Are you getting the job solely because you call to follow up or write the note, maybe not. BUT it keeps you on a positive list with that employer for future and sets you up with good habits , whether it to be once you land the job or future employment opps.
This post was edited on 8/3/20 at 8:45 am
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:48 am to Friedbrie
Always.
Write down everything you want to say, then delete most of it and send it.
Write down everything you want to say, then delete most of it and send it.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:51 am to Allthatfades
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But in my experience at the management level, if you are the one they want to hire they are going to hire you. If you aren’t the one, you aren’t getting the job. And no amount of follow-up emails or phone calls is going to change that
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I think they’re kind of dumb, but I still send one.
This, 100%. If they like you, it won't matter if you send one or not. Same if they don't like you.
I will say though, if you're gonna send one, make sure you write it and it is heartfelt and not just a templated thing. Also, make sure you actually write it and not your mom, which happened to me last time we had a round of interviews last year.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:53 am to Friedbrie
In the interview process if you want the job you should always thank everyone you meet for their time.
Tip. Try and remember something specfic in your conversations with the interviewers and comment on it in your follow up.
While its silly, and dumb you're trying to separate yourself from others. Show your a good listener and appreciate the time taken for you. Then. Be patient.
Tip. Try and remember something specfic in your conversations with the interviewers and comment on it in your follow up.
While its silly, and dumb you're trying to separate yourself from others. Show your a good listener and appreciate the time taken for you. Then. Be patient.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:36 am to Friedbrie
Could possibly help. Never hurts to say thank you.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:02 am to zippyputt
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Could possibly help. Never hurts to say thank you.
Unless you have some terrible typo
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:55 pm to Friedbrie
I always do it as a courtesy. Thank you for your time, blah, blah, blah, Regards.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 2:29 pm to Batman Chalupa
I don't apply for jobs I'm not highly qualified for. I've never sent a follow-up and I've never NOT been offered a job I've applied and interviewed for. If you are wondering if you need to do this to "tip the scales", you probably aren't qualified anyway.
Be qualified, don't suck at creating a resume, and don't suck at interviewing.
Be qualified, don't suck at creating a resume, and don't suck at interviewing.
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