Comments on: The Top 5 MUST Items in a Job Interview Thank You Letter

By: Angie M. Lawton

Angie M. Lawton — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:49:28 +0000

I don’t comment on blogs too often, but I like this post and theme – just wanted you to know that!
Thanks!
Thank You Note Wording

By: admin

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:52:41 +0000

Thanks for your contribution and your perspective.

By: Rich Weissmann

Rich Weissmann — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:39:41 +0000

I agree with R Lloyd. At times when I’ve had to hire people, I knew the poeple I wanted to bring back for a second interview & those I didn’t. A thank you letter/email had no relevence or impact on my decision to call them back. If a candidate isn’t interested he/she won’t waste time coming in for another round.

By: djohns

djohns — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:09:06 +0000

I disagree with RLloyd. They are appreciated and do make the corporate recruiter/hiring manager remember the candidate. It sets you apart from your peers. Specifically in the Finance arena where the extra work is always appreciated. Both a quick email thank you and a handwritten card cover all bases.

By: R Lloyd

R Lloyd — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:15:11 +0000

Mr 5c.

As a hirer the post interview email or letters i recieve almost alway’s smack of desperation, as you mention 95% of people dont do this anymore – the 5% who do always seem to be the needy and desperate ones who already flunked it at the interview (say 90%).

So a word or warning you are more likley to be lumping yourself in with the discards than standing out from the crown

By: admin

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:46:15 +0000

Thanks Maggie. You bring up a good point! Thanks!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:30:52 +0000

I was recently at a seminar where a career coach/former recruiter said that if someone took the time and effort to actually write a letter and hand address an envelope personally to her, rather than simply hitting “send,” she really tended to remember that person favorably. Of course, the point about a fast-moving process is a good one – wouldn’t want my nice thoughtful handwritten letter to get beaten out by the other stellar candidate whose email got there first!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:59:42 +0000

Hi Cara,

I absolutely agree. Both is good definitely. The snail mail is a lost art these days not very many people are using it as much that means that it can work in your favor.

By: Cara

Cara — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:41:28 +0000

A candidate might consider sending both email and snail mail. After working 3 months in a new job, my manager had only recently found my handwritten thank you letter in his mailroom inbox.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:07:58 +0000

Thanks David. To answer your question, I tell candidates to measure it according to rapport and whether the interview was more personal or technical. You have to use some intuition.