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Topic: post interview-to write a letter?
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| laprgrl | Posted – 8/23/2008 6:33:31 PM | show profile I had my 2nd interview with a company Thursday. i would say things couldn't have gone better. I met with the rest of the team (during the 1st interview i met with 2 members of the team) and they all seemed interested in me. Everyone was very friendly and I decided I really want this job BADLY!! I already sent out my hand written thank you cards to everyone I interviewed with but I just read in an article that a typed letter should be emailed to the team stating what I could do to benefit the team,etc. This job is for an entry level position so I am wondering if I should write this letter or if the hand written note is enough. They said they were going to be making a decision soon because they want someone in place a couple days after the holiday. Do you think a decision has already been made? If I should write this letter should I send it to the 5 people on the team I interviewed with or just the manager? |
| kristendkirk | Posted – 8/24/2008 1:42:56 PM | show profile Congratulations, sounds like you're doing great. Because you've already written your thank yous just a few days ago, I think you should hold off just a little on making another contact. Maybe give it to Wednesday morning and, if you haven't heard, follow-up by e-mail to the manager, restating your interest and how you'd help the team. I'm not sure what kind of approach you took with the hand-written thank yous -- they should always include a few specific reasons why you'd be a great match for the company, not just a simple "thank you for your time." You probably already know that. You are rare these days -- most people going for entry-level jobs don't even send thank yous. My guess is that they wanted to make a decision at the end of last week, but their wishes and the reality of hiring aren't always the same. Sometimes a higher up has a last-minute budget concern, HR finds someone else who HAS to be interviewed, there's a work or family emergency or something else. Best wishes! Kristen at www.thefamilythatreadstogether.blogspot.com |
| foodlit | Posted – 8/24/2008 6:25:33 PM | show profile Thank you letters don't have to be typed. Handwritten is fine. You are already making a great impression by sending them out when you did. It's amazing how many people don't think to send them at all. Oh, and don't send another note. An e-mail to check in in a week or so is fine, but I'd sit tight and wait for your offer! Good luck, PAm |
| intraining | Posted – 8/24/2008 10:18:56 PM | show profile foodlit, I want to thank you for all the advice you provide on the forum. It has helped me immensely! You and a few others make sticking around MB worth it. |
| laprgrl | Posted – 8/27/2008 10:22:10 AM | show profile update So I just called the HR manager and he said they had a couple more interviews to do and will be making a decision by the end of the week. Needless to say I have been a nervous wreck since my last interview. I forgot to ask him if I am even in the running for this position. Should I just wait it out until Friday or should I write an email thank you note to those I interviewed with? (I have already sent the hand written letters) I don't want them to forget about me and I've heard you should make contact once a week until a decision has been made. |
| WordyBird | Posted – 8/27/2008 12:05:11 PM | show profile Personally, I think handwritten is best. They know it's not a form letter that way. Plus, the personal touch will make you stand out. |
| catlondon | Posted – 8/27/2008 4:00:16 PM | show profile For FoodLit/Pam So, foodlit, what is the protocol for post-interview follow up? For the first time in more than a decade I'm searching for a new job the old-fashioned way. I interviewed almost three weeks ago, sent an e-mail with references (asked for) and thank you, followed up with a handwritten thank you, too. A week later, sent an e-mail noting a change in contact info for my reference. This is a small company and I interviewed/am speaking with the head--no HR dept. To the best of my knowledge, none of my references have been checked so I'm thinking she decided to pursue another candidate, but I haven't heard anything. So, I was going to email her, but should I call? Have I let too much time (2 weeks) elapse and do I now look unenthusiastic? Or should I just wait to hear and not bug her? You, BTW, really are a treasure. |
| laprgrl | Posted – 8/29/2008 11:11:53 AM | show profile update All that didn't work... I found out this morning I didn't get the job... =-( ugh! It's been almost 2 yrs.. when is it going to by my turn??!! |
