Job Interview "Thank You" Letter

ice4277 · 01-23-2007, 03:27 PM

I had an interview for a new job today, and was going to send "thank you" notes to the folks I talked with. This is much more of a "corporate" position, and with a much bigger company, than I have dealt with in the past. What is the proper etiquette on one of these letters these days? Should it be handwritten, or can I type it? I seem to remember hearing that faxing it would be ok, but that sounds kind of questionable. Any recommendations?

Ksyrup · 01-23-2007, 03:31 PM

When I went through the process last March, I simply sent emails. But I had also been corresponding by email with all of the firms I interviewed with, so that might have made it more appropriate than it otherwise would be.

digamma · 01-23-2007, 03:48 PM

I think e-mails are perfectly acceptable these days.

jeff061 · 01-23-2007, 03:58 PM

I've gone the email route as well.

Toddzilla · 01-23-2007, 03:58 PM

Never underestimate the power of a well-written letter. An email is fine, but you absolutely positively have to follow it up with a letter.

And make sure you write *everyone* that was involved with your interview, right down to the receptionist.

Young Drachma · 01-23-2007, 04:00 PM

I sent emails, too.

DeToxRox · 01-23-2007, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ice4277

I had an interview for a new job today, and was going to send "thank you" notes to the folks I talked with. This is much more of a "corporate" position, and with a much bigger company, than I have dealt with in the past. What is the proper etiquette on one of these letters these days? Should it be handwritten, or can I type it? I seem to remember hearing that faxing it would be ok, but that sounds kind of questionable. Any recommendations?

Why send a thank you when it's obvious you won't get the job. Comcast Local is your calling, Joe!

Eaglesfan27 · 01-23-2007, 05:08 PM

I've always sent hand written letters. I've gotten many compliments on it after I've gotten the residency or job.

dj_morton · 01-23-2007, 05:49 PM

e-mail is the way to go

terpkristin · 01-23-2007, 06:16 PM

According to the website I looked at in '05 when I was applying for jobs, email is quite satisfactory. That said, I did emails and also sent hand-written thank you notes to my interviewers. Of course, by the time I got the Thank You notes in the mail, I'd already been offered a job (this was a weird case, I interviewed on a Tuesday, got the offer Wednesday, and started the following Monday--I still think they were desparate for some more bodies).

That's my $0.02.

/tk

Greyroofoo · 01-23-2007, 06:23 PM

emails as a "thank you" letter are worthless imo

Raiders Army · 01-23-2007, 06:57 PM

Handwritten notes take about 5 minutes to write and maybe two minutes to put into your mailbox.

Emails are freakin lazy.

wbonnell · 01-23-2007, 08:38 PM

"Handwritten notes take about 5 minutes to write and maybe two minutes to put into your mailbox."

...and about 1 second to be lost by the large company mail system. When the manager remembers to check her "inbox" in the mailroom 2 months from now, she'll be impressed with your thank you letter.

CU Tiger · 01-23-2007, 08:48 PM

I think emails are perfectly acceptable.
But I would compose them in letter form.

When I went through the hiring process back in May. I actually typed them converted to pdf and emailed. Mayeb overkill but the HR lady complimented me on the professionalism my first day.

chrisj · 01-23-2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbonnell

"Handwritten notes take about 5 minutes to write and maybe two minutes to put into your mailbox."

...and about 1 second to be lost by the large company mail system. When the manager remembers to check her "inbox" in the mailroom 2 months from now, she'll be impressed with your thank you letter.

I was going to say the same. I know many people who go days without checking their work mail box (I check mine once a week), but check my e-mail - well - it's always open.

They could have easily made the decision by the time they get your letter.

(with that being said, it doesn't hurt for both)

Raiders Army · 01-23-2007, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbonnell

"Handwritten notes take about 5 minutes to write and maybe two minutes to put into your mailbox."

...and about 1 second to be lost by the large company mail system. When the manager remembers to check her "inbox" in the mailroom 2 months from now, she'll be impressed with your thank you letter.

Every follow-up interview I've had, they've received the Thank You note. I guess I trust the system.

st.cronin · 01-23-2007, 10:36 PM

I know plenty of people who don't read their email, either.

ice4277 · 01-24-2007, 08:00 AM

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

I emailed thank-you notes this morning. I will also send out thank-yous through the mail. I guess I also should have mentioned, they are making the decision on this job in the next day or two, so I definitely wanted to be sure they got something quick. Thanks for all the replies.

ice4277 · 01-24-2007, 08:01 AM

dola

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Why send a thank you when it's obvious you won't get the job. Comcast Local is your calling, Joe!

Its all good. I will still be able to do the Comcast stuff.

lynchjm24 · 01-25-2007, 11:20 AM

I interview and hire a lot of people. I hate when I get thank you notes for the interview. Unless it's extremely sincere, it just feels like weak, and it's extremely hard to seem sincere.

Ryan S · 01-25-2007, 06:12 PM

Maybe it is just a North American thing, but I have never heard of someone sending thank you letters after an interview.

KevinNU7 · 01-25-2007, 06:33 PM

I send thank you emails because I always find a way to ask a question that the manager has to say, "Oh, I'd have to get back to you on that." Then I can ask that same question in the email.

01-23-2007, 03:31 PM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	When I went through the process last March, I simply sent emails. But I had also been corresponding by email with all of the firms I interviewed with, so that might have made it more appropriate than it otherwise would be. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I've gone the email route as well. __________________

01-23-2007, 04:00 PM	#6
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I sent emails, too. __________________ Current dynasty: Playtesting chaos (Viperball 26) \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

01-23-2007, 05:08 PM	#8
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I've always sent hand written letters. I've gotten many compliments on it after I've gotten the residency or job. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-23-2007, 06:16 PM	#10
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	According to the website I looked at in '05 when I was applying for jobs, email is quite satisfactory. That said, I did emails and also sent hand-written thank you notes to my interviewers. Of course, by the time I got the Thank You notes in the mail, I'd already been offered a job (this was a weird case, I interviewed on a Tuesday, got the offer Wednesday, and started the following Monday--I still think they were desparate for some more bodies). That's my $0.02. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

01-23-2007, 03:48 PM	#3
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I think e-mails are perfectly acceptable these days.

01-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Never underestimate the power of a well-written letter. An email is fine, but you absolutely positively have to follow it up with a letter. And make sure you write everyone that was involved with your interview, right down to the receptionist.

01-23-2007, 05:49 PM	#9
dj_morton H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2007	e-mail is the way to go

01-23-2007, 06:23 PM	#11
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	emails as a "thank you" letter are worthless imo

01-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#12
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Handwritten notes take about 5 minutes to write and maybe two minutes to put into your mailbox. Emails are freakin lazy.

01-23-2007, 08:38 PM	#13
wbonnell College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Round Rock TX	"Handwritten notes take about 5 minutes to write and maybe two minutes to put into your mailbox." ...and about 1 second to be lost by the large company mail system. When the manager remembers to check her "inbox" in the mailroom 2 months from now, she'll be impressed with your thank you letter. Last edited by wbonnell : 01-23-2007 at 08:39 PM.

01-23-2007, 08:48 PM	#14
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	I think emails are perfectly acceptable. But I would compose them in letter form. When I went through the hiring process back in May. I actually typed them converted to pdf and emailed. Mayeb overkill but the HR lady complimented me on the professionalism my first day.

01-23-2007, 10:36 PM	#17
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I know plenty of people who don't read their email, either. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

01-24-2007, 08:00 AM	#18
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE I emailed thank-you notes this morning. I will also send out thank-yous through the mail. I guess I also should have mentioned, they are making the decision on this job in the next day or two, so I definitely wanted to be sure they got something quick. Thanks for all the replies.

01-25-2007, 11:20 AM	#20
lynchjm24 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hartford	I interview and hire a lot of people. I hate when I get thank you notes for the interview. Unless it's extremely sincere, it just feels like weak, and it's extremely hard to seem sincere.

01-25-2007, 06:12 PM	#21
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	Maybe it is just a North American thing, but I have never heard of someone sending thank you letters after an interview.

01-25-2007, 06:33 PM	#22
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	I send thank you emails because I always find a way to ask a question that the manager has to say, "Oh, I'd have to get back to you on that." Then I can ask that same question in the email. __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

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