Post by rachaelnicole on Jul 30, 2014 15:24:39 GMT -5
DH had a job interview this morning. He said he thought it went really, really well. And I hope he's right because it's a job he'd love, he'd be great at, really good pay, amazing benefits. I want him to get to so bad it hurts. They said they would have their decision in 2-3 weeks (DH got the impression that he was one of the first interviewed, and the interview process takes about two hours, so I'm sure it will take a while to get through all the interviews). Anyway, the department manager gave DH his email address just in case DH has any questions or anything and would like to get in touch with him. Back in 2007, when I had graduated from college and was looking for a job, it was recommended that you send a follow-up letter or email after an interview. Is that still the case, or is that so 7 years ago? Should he send it immediately, or should he wait until sometime later next week as a way of saying, "Hey, don't forget about me." Also, what should he say in this email? Would it be a bit too much if he somehow stated how great of a fit he thinks this job would be? It's just been so long since either of us has had to go through this process. I know you guys will steer me in the right direction.
Post by LoveTrains on Jul 30, 2014 15:28:17 GMT -5
Yes, I always recommend a thank you note or email for my field. It is a great opportunity to thank the person for their time and reiterate your interest in the position.
Post by orangeblossom on Jul 30, 2014 15:55:12 GMT -5
Immediately. IMO, sending a thank you card is a very good thing and something I was always taught to do.
I prefer to do it with a handwritten note, but that's not always possible or feasible given the turn around. Email is fine for those circumstances, though I prefer to do handwritten for most correspondence.
I agree that an email to say thank you is definitely appropriate, if not encouraged. Just a simple "Thank you for meeting with me today" and "I look forward to speaking with you soon". If he has a question or two it wouldn't hurt to include those.
If he was early on in the interview pool it can't hurt to remind them, after all the other candidates they saw, how great he was by sending a thank you note.
Email within 24 hours, preferably by end of day today.
If he really wants a response, he could ask them to clarify the next steps in the process, but it seems like they did that by telling him they would be in touch within 2-3 weeks.
I'm always against the grain on these threads, but I don't think these are necessary.
I have made my mind up about a candidate before they have left the interview or at the latest, right after. So a TY email or card doesn't sway my opinion at all.
Post by dancingirl21 on Jul 30, 2014 16:32:48 GMT -5
I am in HR and love getting the thank you emails. I like them better than notes, actually. I work at a large campus and it can take a long time to get snail mail. A thank you email is always a good idea, IMO.
I think you should have him send it I believe you should always send one. I get annoyed if candidates don't send me one. I feel like it means they don't want the job. If it's between 2 candidates who are both equally qualified and 1 sends a thank you I will hire that person.
Post by crashgizmo on Jul 30, 2014 16:38:02 GMT -5
With so many people working remotely or having home offices, I gave up on trying to send snail mail thank you cards. The address on their business cards may not be where they are primarily located. But I 100% send a thank you email, within 24 hours. I usually thank them, tell them how excited I am for the possibility of the position, and re-iterate that I think I am a great fit. Then I say I look forward to hearing from them.
I disagree with the PP's about the emails not necessary. I have done tons of hiring and a well written thank you email stands out. I'm not saying it would be a deal breaker, but it helps.
Post by rachaelnicole on Jul 30, 2014 17:07:41 GMT -5
Thanks ladies! I read him your responses and he's going to send it tomorrow morning.
I forgot to mention, if he gets this job, both of us would have less than a 2 mile commute to work. Ughhh, I hope he gets this job for so many reasons! I hate wanting something this much! It's going to be a looooong 2-3 weeks!