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re: How long do you wait to send thank you email for job?
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:39 pm to LSUfan20005
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:39 pm to LSUfan20005
I find hand written thanks less effective.
I much prefer a quick email and the candidate adding something to what we talked about.
Everyone wishes they had said something t else or forgot to bring something up.
Thank you cards are too short and not useful.
I much prefer a quick email and the candidate adding something to what we talked about.
Everyone wishes they had said something t else or forgot to bring something up.
Thank you cards are too short and not useful.
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 2:42 pm
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:40 pm to mahdragonz
In my profession there really isn't time to wait. Send it that evening.
Email is more and more accepted, recommended, even.
Email is more and more accepted, recommended, even.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:43 pm to mahdragonz
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I think 24-48 is professional. Before makes it too eager.
I had a potential employee email me from his car -like I could literally see him emailing me - after the interview.
That was a nonstarter since it showed he didn't even think of anything to add to the interview.
Well, yeah. To me, doing it that early comes across as you just trying to check it off your "how to interview for a job" to-do list that you found online.
There's a happy medium in there somewhere. I think 48 hours is too long.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:44 pm to mahdragonz
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How long do you wait to send thank you email for job?
Was he offered the job or is this just for the interview?
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:44 pm to UGATiger26
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There's a happy medium in there somewhere. I think 48 hours is too long.
90% of callbacks I've had were confirmed within that window. I don't think thank yous make a big difference, but if you want to get it in while they're making up their minds, it should be sooner.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:48 pm to LNCHBOX
Kid A sends me an e-mail 12 hours after a good interview. Kid B sends me a note on nice cardstock that he put in the mail that same day and arrives ~2 days after a good interview.
I'm hiring the kid who sent the letter every. single. time. And you would, too.
I'm hiring the kid who sent the letter every. single. time. And you would, too.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:49 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Nope. I wouldn't.
But I'm in tech.
But I'm in tech.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:51 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
quote:No I wouldn't. That shite is antiquated and inefficient.
And you would, too.
And regardless, I'd hire the better candidate. Not base it off some trivial nonsense.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:53 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
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LSUTigersVCURams
It's not the 60s gramps.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:54 pm to DingLeeBerry
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I've never been one to send a thank you follow up. I know it is considered a good thing to do by many
that's the thing, at this point it is practically expected/required. You may not think it does a lick of good. And hell, it may NOT do any good. But here's the thing...everyone else applying IS going to send one. So you can go through the motions and send some 3 sentence bullshite thank you and be done with it, or you can be the one guy who didn't send anything. Id' rather send the generic thank you.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:57 pm to WG_Dawg
If you are working for any business larger than 20-30 people, or have a secretary, you are most likely never going to get that thankyou letter on their desk. They may hear about it from a secretary, or even discard it completely.
Now if you're hell bent on sending a shitty hand written card, do both, but just make sure something gets infront of them that has a thankyou on it.
As far as timing, I agree that the sooner the better, but not immediately after interview, and certainly don't have it already drafted so you can send it within minutes. That's desperation at it's finest and makes it look as if no thought went into it at all.
Now if you're hell bent on sending a shitty hand written card, do both, but just make sure something gets infront of them that has a thankyou on it.
As far as timing, I agree that the sooner the better, but not immediately after interview, and certainly don't have it already drafted so you can send it within minutes. That's desperation at it's finest and makes it look as if no thought went into it at all.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:57 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
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I'm hiring the kid who sent the letter every. single. time. And you would, too.
I love handwritten stuff but come on. Things would have to be totally equal for me to even ponder it.
Plus, some kids are told to do emails these days, and a lot of places prefer it. Don't penalize for that. Penalize for shitty grammar and bad grades and things that matter.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:58 pm to Pettifogger
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I love handwritten stuff but come on. Things would have to be totally equal for me to even ponder it.
Plus, some kids are told to do emails these days, and a lot of places prefer it. Don't penalize for that. Penalize for shitty grammar and bad grades and things that matter.
That guy likely isn't in a hiring role.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:09 pm to mahdragonz
If it is a morning interview, that evening is acceptable, if the email is more than just a thank you. Tell him to include a topic of conversation from the interview, and relate to why he thinks the job would be a perfect fit for both parties. It shows that you went home and thought about the interview first. Afternoon interview, send it the next day during work hours, no later than mid-morning.
This is all assuming he is sending an email, not a hand-written letter. Long enough to have meaningful reflection, but not so long that the ship has sailed.
This is all assuming he is sending an email, not a hand-written letter. Long enough to have meaningful reflection, but not so long that the ship has sailed.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:14 pm to mahdragonz
you're way overthinking this
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:32 pm to mahdragonz
I interview people and we make the hire/no-hire decision within 30 minutes of when the candidate leaves the building.
I've received countless thank you emails but they are always after the decision was made.
I've received countless thank you emails but they are always after the decision was made.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:32 pm to mahdragonz
Same day. Strike when the iron is hot. Why wait 24 hours when the interview is fresh in your head. Expand on a certain subject that was brought up, add something you forgot to say or alleviate any concerns the employer may have had with you during the interview.
Some decisions are made the day of the interview so if you wait 24 hours you miss out.
My last job was down to me and one other person and they told me my letter made their decision for them. They bumped the salary up upon hire as well from what they told me it was initially.
Some decisions are made the day of the interview so if you wait 24 hours you miss out.
My last job was down to me and one other person and they told me my letter made their decision for them. They bumped the salary up upon hire as well from what they told me it was initially.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:43 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
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Kid A sends me an e-mail 12 hours after a good interview. Kid B sends me a note on nice cardstock that he put in the mail that same day and arrives ~2 days after a good interview. I'm hiring the kid who sent the letter every. single. time. And you would, too.
I'm hiring kid C -- the one who is crafty enough to hand write the note, in beautiful cursive, and have it delivered to my desk within 24 hours.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:59 pm to mahdragonz
He knows what I'm talking about. A retainer. Nobody in this town works without a retainer. You think you can find someone who does, you have my blessin'. But I think we all know that person isn't going to represent you as well as I can.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 4:23 pm to mahdragonz
Send a handwritten thank you note that same fricking day if you're worth a shite. I used to only send a hand-written thank you note, but a brief follow up e-mail later that day helps let them know you appreciated it a little quicker. Always send a handwritten note though, even if you e-mail as well. People here who say snail mail have never heard of overnighting something? Idiots.
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 4:26 pm
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