Follow up on job interview?

[Demon_Hunter]

So I had a job interview on Friday with a company that I really want to work for and a job I really want. I felt the interview process went well and thought everything was cool. I didn't ask what their time frame was for letting me know anything. I know the job was just posted and they most likely have other people to interview.

What, if any, is the proper etiquette on how to follow up a job interview?

[CapnSev]

Originally Posted by Demon_Hunter

So I had a job interview on Friday with a company that I really want to work for and a job I really want. I felt the interview process went well and thought everything was cool. I didn't ask what their time frame was for letting me know anything. I know the job was just posted and they most likely have other people to interview.

What, if any, is the proper etiquette on how to follow up a job interview?

I would shoot them an e-mail or a letter about a week after or so. I don't think that a letter would come off as being desperate or annoying in any way, in fact it would probably show real interest in the position.

[Dash Rantic]

Email them, saying thanks for the opportunity to interview & it was great to finally meet them in person (if you'd just had an onsite after phone interviews or whatnot). Do this sooner rather than later, do not wait a week! Later the same day is best if possible, do it the next day if not. You want them to make sure they remember you (and your enthusiasm).

So yeah, short email is fine. Don't bother with the "thank you letter templates" you can find online, those really just end up sounding stiff and insincere.

Just went through the whole job-search thing myself--got two different offers this week, so hope you get similar luck! The thank-you note for one of the jobs I just got an offer for was two lines--short and to the point, and seems to have worked Definitely send a note though ASAP.

-Dash

[need4mospd]

There's likely nothing you can do at this point. They either like you and your message has a potential to screw that up, or they don't like you and your message will be in vain. I doubt many jobs hinge on job interview follow up etiquette. I probably send something after a week though, just as a "so do I get the job?" disguised as a thank you note.

[Dash Rantic]

Originally Posted by need4mospd

There's likely nothing you can do at this point. They either like you and your message has a potential to screw that up, or they don't like you and your message will be in vain. I doubt many jobs hinge on job interview follow up etiquette. I probably send something after a week though, just as a "so do I get the job?" disguised as a thank you note.

Can't hurt though, and if there's several closely-qualified candidates, they're more than likely going to go for the more personable and/or enthusiastic candidate. Considering how many people are searching for jobs/being interviewed nowadays with the economy and whatnot, any little thing that helps someone stick out above the crowd really helps a lot more than you might think.

A follow-up a week after to inquire about the status of the position/interview (if nothing is heard) should really be standard practice for candidates, but that shouldn't be the thank-you letter (way too late for that)

-Dash

[MJ5150]

I dunno man, I wouldn't hire anyone named Demon Hunter. Sorry.

-Mike

[tplyons]

When I get home from the interview (or the next day) I've always sent a sincerely written thank you note or email to the interviewer thanking them for their time and reinforce your interest in the position.

If you haven't heard anything in about a week (and they haven't given you a time table for filling the role) give it another day or two before reaching out and offering any assistance that might help them make a better decision. The last time I wrote one of these, I had the job offer two hours later.

Spending about 10% of my time in a recruiting role, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a timely and sincere followup. Don't sound too pushy, but don't let them think that you don't care about the role.

[PolkaHero]

Originally Posted by Dash Rantic

Email them, saying thanks for the opportunity to interview & it was great to finally meet them in person (if you'd just had an onsite after phone interviews or whatnot). Do this sooner rather than later, do not wait a week! Later the same day is best if possible, do it the next day if not. You want them to make sure they remember you (and your enthusiasm).

So yeah, short email is fine. Don't bother with the "thank you letter templates" you can find online, those really just end up sounding stiff and insincere.

Just went through the whole job-search thing myself--got two different offers this week, so hope you get similar luck! The thank-you note for one of the jobs I just got an offer for was two lines--short and to the point, and seems to have worked Definitely send a note though ASAP.

-Dash

You're from Michigan and actually have gotten job offers? How does one in this state accomplish that? Going on 16 months now of being laid off. . .

[Thunderitter]

As per Dash Ranticif you haven't done it already send a 'thank you' for the interview out asap and 'nicely' say why you are interested in the post and what you bring to the job.

Having done a lot of interviewing in a previous role, I can tell you the easiest way to get to the short-list is by adding the applicants that send 'thank you's' and deleting those that don't!

[Dash Rantic]

Originally Posted by PolkaHero

You're from Michigan and actually have gotten job offers? How does one in this state accomplish that? Going on 16 months now of being laid off. . .

Depends on the industry you're in, I guess. I'm a recent MSU grad in Computer Science, have gotten a couple offers--turned down one offer for a company in Michigan and decided to move out to California about a month ago (should prolly update my profile now ), where the tech industry is still booming, got these offers pretty quick.

There's definitely still jobs in MI though, just... Not many, and not in every sector. Nor much of a future I figured, which is partly why I decided to strike out west while I was still young (that, and I certainly won't miss the bugs or snow...).

-Dash

[MakiSupaStar]

Originally Posted by Dash Rantic

Email them, saying thanks for the opportunity to interview & it was great to finally meet them in person (if you'd just had an onsite after phone interviews or whatnot). Do this sooner rather than later, do not wait a week! Later the same day is best if possible, do it the next day if not. You want them to make sure they remember you (and your enthusiasm).

So yeah, short email is fine. Don't bother with the "thank you letter templates" you can find online, those really just end up sounding stiff and insincere.

Just went through the whole job-search thing myself--got two different offers this week, so hope you get similar luck! The thank-you note for one of the jobs I just got an offer for was two lines--short and to the point, and seems to have worked Definitely send a note though ASAP.

-Dash

This.

[steamthief]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

I dunno man, I wouldn't hire anyone named Demon Hunter. Sorry.

-Mike

Why not? That's a handle that suggests doing good - much better than, say, Demonic Hunter!

[jrthebassguy]

Originally Posted by MJ5150

I dunno man, I wouldn't hire anyone named Demon Hunter. Sorry.

-Mike

Not a fan of the Christian metal band he's named after? It's ok, I don't think they're that great either - I turn to Zao for my lovin-jesus-and-c-standard-tuning music.

[Kosko]

Send out the thank you note,

Start it with thanks.

In the middle put why you are qualified and a good choice.

At the end,

"Thank you again for taking the time to meet with me. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Demon Hunter"

[Arranger]

Originally Posted by Demon_Hunter

So I had a job interview on Friday with a company that I really want to work for and a job I really want. I felt the interview process went well and thought everything was cool. I didn't ask what their time frame was for letting me know anything. I know the job was just posted and they most likely have other people to interview.

What, if any, is the proper etiquette on how to follow up a job interview?

E-mail is too impersonal. Did you meet in person? I've hired countless employees and the ones that follow up with a typed letter ALWAYS get the extra consideration. It is not a desperate measure, it is the appropriate measure for any position of significance to you. Do not hand write the letter.

The letter should be formal (but not overly embellished) and highlight the salient points from your interview and it gives you one last opportunity to describe your strengths as a candidate for the position.

Good luck!

[Kosko]

Originally Posted by Arranger

E-mail is too impersonal. Did you meet in person? I've hired countless employees and the ones that follow up with a typed letter ALWAYS get the extra consideration. It is not a desperate measure, it is the appropriate measure for any position of significance to you. Do not hand write the letter.

The letter should be formal (but not overly embellished) and highlight the salient points from your interview and it gives you one last opportunity to describe your strengths as a candidate for the position.

Good luck!

While I do agree, I've personally never sent in a snail mail letter for an interview. The nice thing about email is that it is immediate and not caught in the fray of office documents.

I would say do both, physical and email. Or would that be too much?

[Demon_Hunter]

Got a call this morning and they made me an offer...
I did end up composing and sending a thank you email yesterday, they didn't mention anything about it, so not sure how much it helped....but at least I got this job!!