Etiquette following job interview?
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While you may not like Ozone's responses, it is worth recognizing that there is no one correct answer to the question. As an interviewee, you must decide whether the environment is one you would wish to work in, and whether the 'corporate culture' is one in which thank-you notes are valued.
How badly HR acts is also a big reflection on the impression of the company, I know many really skilled world class coders who have avoided certain companies because of the rubbish HR and/or reputation of the company.
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Well like people say, you are also interviewing the employer too and this case would be a major fail.
How badly HR acts is also a big reflection on the impression of the company, I know many really skilled world class coders who have avoided certain companies because of the rubbish HR and/or reputation of the company.
How badly HR acts is also a big reflection on the impression of the company, I know many really skilled world class coders who have avoided certain companies because of the rubbish HR and/or reputation of the company.
In my profession, there are big bucks to be made if you're not bothered about who you work for. I can make a lot more money than I do now by taking a huge sign-on bonus and a much bigger hourly rate than I earn now.
But I value my physical and mental well-being. Those employers are offering the financial enticements because not many people want to work there, or if they do, they don't stay long.
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They called me for a second interview and I declined. I figured if they couldn't be bothered to send me a form letter for the cost of a stamp, that didn't bode well for the future.
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You showed them
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Very true. I once interviewed for a national bank who told me that they were cutting back on costs and did not send rejection letters as a result. If you didn't hear from them, it hadn't worked out.
They called me for a second interview and I declined. I figured if they couldn't be bothered to send me a form letter for the cost of a stamp, that didn't bode well for the future.
They called me for a second interview and I declined. I figured if they couldn't be bothered to send me a form letter for the cost of a stamp, that didn't bode well for the future.
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I've never had a formal rejection letter from any job I've applied for (and not got an offer for) in the US. Nor would I expect one. In the reverse direction, job offers haven't usually been in writing until they have a good sense that there's a fair chance I'd be interested in it. Otoh, I'm sensing that I've probably experienced a lot more interaction during the hiring process than many of you seem to have, so maybe that kind of formality hasn't been needed.
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I've never had a formal rejection letter from any job I've applied for (and not got an offer for) in the US. Nor would I expect one. In the reverse direction, job offers haven't usually been in writing until they have a good sense that there's a fair chance I'd be interested in it. Otoh, I'm sensing that I've probably experienced a lot more interaction during the hiring process than many of you seem to have, so maybe that kind of formality hasn't been needed.
Not much in the way of paper these days, I've only gotten two rejection letters in paper and one was from a Canadian company.
Did have a friend who got a rejection letter 4 years after applying for a job which was pretty funny though
#71
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You can always throw out a thank you note. In this country (among Americans who are hiring) a thank you note can set you apart from the others and is viewed as a courtesy - thanking the interviewer for taking the time to talk with you. It also gives you a chance to reaffirm your interest and no, that doesn't mean that kissing @ss is what you should do. When in Rome.
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Hey everybody
I just got a phone call re the job. I've progressed to the next stage. They are taking up references and doing background checks.
Looking good
I just got a phone call re the job. I've progressed to the next stage. They are taking up references and doing background checks.
Looking good
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