susan1234
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« on: January 25, 2001, 05:15:46 am » |
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I have read numerous job hunting guides that advise the job searcher to send out a thank you note to the interviewer. Does sending out a thank you card to the interviewer really makes a difference? My husband's boss says that this might be a nice touch but this does not influence her decision whether or not to hire a candidate. What do you think?
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andrea843
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2001, 06:50:49 am » |
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Dear Susan,
While a thank you letter may not be the determining factor in whether or not one gets that coveted job, it does tell a potential employer that you're aware of the "rules of the game" and willing to follow them in order to secure employment.
Thank you letters IMHO should be sent out no later than a day after the interview, two days max. The other purpose of a thank you letter is less than obvious, sure you want to say thank you, but the REAL purpose of a thank you letter is to get your name in front of the potential employer again. Having an employer open and read a thank you letter from you draws the employer back to his/her recollection of your resume, which may well BE the deciding factor when competing with a hundred qualified candidates any edge is acceptable.
My four pence.
Andrea
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yankeestarbuck
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2001, 08:48:51 am » |
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I worked in an HR department for 2 years. Writing a thank you note keeps your name fresh in the interviewer's mind and shows attention to detail. You remembered everything. Even if it's a few typed words on personal, professional-looking letterhead. (No kitties or Pooh-bear cards.) Believe me, it works.
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sungoddesslv
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2001, 01:29:03 am » |
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Susan,
I'm in total agreement with the other responses. I went to my handy-dandy etiquette book by Letitia Baldrige and the information provided is precisely what she advises.
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kab19
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2001, 01:55:19 am » |
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I always like to ask for their business card and send them a thank you note via email ... since you never know when it will actually arrive! Of course, it depends on the style of the company, if they are into snail mail, then by all means send a note card. But a lot of businesses in today's age rely on email; I would suggest bcc'ing yourself so you have a copy of it also. Good Luck!
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hupawoman
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2001, 06:40:06 pm » |
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Since I found out today that I've been laid-off March 2, this question is very interesting to me. Do you all think that an email is more appropriate than a thank you via snail mail? I'm leaning towards thinking that email makes more sense (expedience), but maybe not "proper." I'm in Silicon Valley so that might make a difference as well.
I did receive an excellent severance package, with a wonderful reference and a lot of kind words!
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