Etiquette following job interview?
May 12th 2010, 3:45 am
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Agree, I don't list GPA either. I don't think it's relevant once you have work experience, but should definitely be included when you're fresh out of school (assuming it's a good one). My pet peeve is when people list hobbies, etc - it's just not relevant.
May 12th 2010, 1:56 pm
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I took all your suggestions and advice (thanks) and sent a thank you note, also reaffirming my interest in the job.
I got a reply within the hour, saying the following.......
"It was our pleasure to meet you! We hope to be back in touch with you in the near future"
I got a reply within the hour, saying the following.......
"It was our pleasure to meet you! We hope to be back in touch with you in the near future"
May 12th 2010, 2:02 pm
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May 12th 2010, 4:34 pm
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I had a job interview last week, my first ever since moving here, and although I got some positive feedback at the end of the interview, I haven't heard anything since.
Do I just wait to hear? Or is it acceptable to follow up in some way?
Just anxious to know, even if it's a "No"
Do I just wait to hear? Or is it acceptable to follow up in some way?
Just anxious to know, even if it's a "No"
http://chronicle.com/article/Asking-...&utm_medium=en
I've searched on dozens of search committees and I think follow-up contacts are just fine, but it's all about how you do it.
May 14th 2010, 1:43 am
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Re: Etiquette following job interview?
I was just talking about the thank-you note thing today. My department is in the process of hiring a position replacement, and we've interviewed 4 people so far. One of the candidates was interviewed on Tuesday afternoon, and by this morning we had already received handwritten thank-you notes from her.
It may seem like an annoying practice to some, but it served its purpose because it made her memorable. There were 5 of us who interviewed her, and at one point or another today, each of us said, "I got a thank-you note from Jane Smith -- did you?" It also demonstrated that she appreciates us meeting with her, giving her a chance, and that she's serious about getting the job. More specifically, it showed us that she has good writing skills, etiquette and follow-through, all of which are important to this particular position.
Ultimately job hunting all comes down to self-marketing. Writing a thank-you note is just one way to market oneself in a very competitive environment. At worst, the employer will toss it in the trash (or delete the email). In some cases it may actually end up helping the employer decide between two very close candidates.
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It may seem like an annoying practice to some, but it served its purpose because it made her memorable. There were 5 of us who interviewed her, and at one point or another today, each of us said, "I got a thank-you note from Jane Smith -- did you?" It also demonstrated that she appreciates us meeting with her, giving her a chance, and that she's serious about getting the job. More specifically, it showed us that she has good writing skills, etiquette and follow-through, all of which are important to this particular position.
Ultimately job hunting all comes down to self-marketing. Writing a thank-you note is just one way to market oneself in a very competitive environment. At worst, the employer will toss it in the trash (or delete the email). In some cases it may actually end up helping the employer decide between two very close candidates.
~ Jenney
May 14th 2010, 5:28 pm
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Re: Etiquette following job interview?
I was just talking about the thank-you note thing today. My department is in the process of hiring a position replacement, and we've interviewed 4 people so far. One of the candidates was interviewed on Tuesday afternoon, and by this morning we had already received handwritten thank-you notes from her.
It may seem like an annoying practice to some, but it served its purpose because it made her memorable. There were 5 of us who interviewed her, and at one point or another today, each of us said, "I got a thank-you note from Jane Smith -- did you?" It also demonstrated that she appreciates us meeting with her, giving her a chance, and that she's serious about getting the job. More specifically, it showed us that she has good writing skills, etiquette and follow-through, all of which are important to this particular position.
Ultimately job hunting all comes down to self-marketing. Writing a thank-you note is just one way to market oneself in a very competitive environment. At worst, the employer will toss it in the trash (or delete the email). In some cases it may actually end up helping the employer decide between two very close candidates.
~ Jenney
It may seem like an annoying practice to some, but it served its purpose because it made her memorable. There were 5 of us who interviewed her, and at one point or another today, each of us said, "I got a thank-you note from Jane Smith -- did you?" It also demonstrated that she appreciates us meeting with her, giving her a chance, and that she's serious about getting the job. More specifically, it showed us that she has good writing skills, etiquette and follow-through, all of which are important to this particular position.
Ultimately job hunting all comes down to self-marketing. Writing a thank-you note is just one way to market oneself in a very competitive environment. At worst, the employer will toss it in the trash (or delete the email). In some cases it may actually end up helping the employer decide between two very close candidates.
~ Jenney
May 15th 2010, 5:08 am
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May 15th 2010, 3:12 pm
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Re: Etiquette following job interview?
I do a lot of hiring and i'm not sure about the merits of a thank you card..It seems a bit disingenuous to me. Thank me for what, trying to fill the position? We know that everyone who shows up for the interview wants the job, and sending a Thank You card days later is a bit like groveling and I do not require that. I for one would not be swayed by it. Express your appreciation for the interview at the end of the interview, but do not return a few years later to ask "how did I do?"
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May 15th 2010, 3:16 pm
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I do a lot of hiring and i'm not sure about the merits of a thank you card..It seems a bit disingenuous to me. Thank me for what, trying to fill the position? We know that everyone who shows up for the interview wants the job, and sending a Thank You card days later is a bit like groveling and I do not require that. I for one would not be swayed by it. Express your appreciation for the interview at the end of the interview, but do not return a few years later to ask "how did I do?"
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May 15th 2010, 4:19 pm
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Well that's what I thought initially, but after the helpful suggestions and comments on here regarding the expectations in the US, it seemed appropriate to send a thank you note, and also to let the interviewers know that I'm still very much interested in the position.
I've had job interviews in the UK, and as a result of info given about the job during the interview, decided that the job wasn't really what I had thought it would be. So, I thought it wouldn't be a bad thing to let them know that the interview confirmed my interest.
I think I did the right thing in this instance, as I received an immediate reply from them. They seemed pleased that I had sent the note, and although the reply was non-commital regarding whether I'd got the job or not, it gave me the impression I'm still a candidate.
I've had job interviews in the UK, and as a result of info given about the job during the interview, decided that the job wasn't really what I had thought it would be. So, I thought it wouldn't be a bad thing to let them know that the interview confirmed my interest.
I think I did the right thing in this instance, as I received an immediate reply from them. They seemed pleased that I had sent the note, and although the reply was non-commital regarding whether I'd got the job or not, it gave me the impression I'm still a candidate.
May 15th 2010, 4:47 pm
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I think I did the right thing in this instance, as I received an immediate reply from them. They seemed pleased that I had sent the note, and although the reply was non-commital regarding whether I'd got the job or not, it gave me the impression I'm still a candidate.
FWIW, if I've interviewed someone and know they haven't gotten the job, but HR has not yet been in touch with them, I don't reply to an e-mail thank you. If I know that the news is good for the candidate, I reply in the manner you received ... so I would say you're definitely still a candidate.
May 15th 2010, 7:33 pm
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Re: Etiquette following job interview?
I do a lot of hiring and i'm not sure about the merits of a thank you card..It seems a bit disingenuous to me. Thank me for what, trying to fill the position? We know that everyone who shows up for the interview wants the job, and sending a Thank You card days later is a bit like groveling and I do not require that. I for one would not be swayed by it. Express your appreciation for the interview at the end of the interview, but do not return a few years later to ask "how did I do?"
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Personally, I use it as a chance to ask follow up questions, or to readdress any answers, "just a thanks for your time, nice to meet the team, I know I didn't answer this particular question very well, is there anything you'd like me to go over about it", kind of thing.
May 15th 2010, 7:53 pm
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It's the US way of doing things though.
Personally, I use it as a chance to ask follow up questions, or to readdress any answers, "just a thanks for your time, nice to meet the team, I know I didn't answer this particular question very well, is there anything you'd like me to go over about it", kind of thing.
Personally, I use it as a chance to ask follow up questions, or to readdress any answers, "just a thanks for your time, nice to meet the team, I know I didn't answer this particular question very well, is there anything you'd like me to go over about it", kind of thing.
May 15th 2010, 7:59 pm
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Re: Etiquette following job interview?
Do you pull your thoughts out of thin air or are you being deliberately awkward?
