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Do I send an email to say thank you after a nice interview?

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Gogglemint · 18/04/2012 10:24

I had a lovely interview yesterday, and felt really welcomed and interesting. Is it appropriate to send an email saying thank you for being so welcoming? I really want to, but don't want to turn the apple cart!

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Coconutty · 18/04/2012 10:26

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titchy · 18/04/2012 10:26

I ALWAYS send an email thanking the panel for their time when I've had an interview and further expressing a) my interest in the post and b) my suitability!

It's a great opportunity to sell your self!

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Gogglemint · 18/04/2012 10:27

Brilliant! I didn't know if I would come across as slimy!

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Gunznroses · 18/04/2012 10:30

Oooh! I dont know..... its sounds a bit "arsy kissy" iygmd.....i know what we'd say in the office if an interviewee ever did this Grin

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Gogglemint · 18/04/2012 10:42

I sent one saying thank you, and the interview made me want the job more (that was the big concern to the interviewers, as I'm over qualified). I think it is nice to get a thank you, as those doing the interviews usually have a load of overtime to do to make up for the time spent in the interview room don't they? So at least they know that this didn't go unnoticed. Oh I want the job so much!!! Gunz, I hope they are not saying "slimy woman, bleurgh!"

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JimmyChoo17 · 18/04/2012 16:44

I think panel members will have different thoughts on this....I've seen HR staff cringe and effectively slag off the candidate for being a brown nose....however the manager from the actual team and myself (recruiting team member at the time) I found it useful for the same reason above.. It does jog your mind about that person and also if it contains a reminder and your feelings about the job this is worthwhile. I'd say go for it but keep it simple and not kiss arsey! If you have to email recruitment (this may sound obvious) ...but ensure you ask them to pass it on to the recruiting manager or whoever was at the interview.

Good luck!

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Gogglemint · 18/04/2012 21:01

Ha ha, I heard nothing back, so I don't think it went down well. Oh well, there are plenty more out there (I am letting myself believe Grin).

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Coconutty · 19/04/2012 07:27

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items · 19/04/2012 07:40

It is a great idea if it is kept brief, sincere and not over the top.
You are likely not to hear back because they aren't going to respond with a thank you. If you are successful they will contact with an offer.
Don't assume that if they don't respond it is because of the email, likely its because of the interview. They are not going to forgo you because of a thank you email.

I've had a few people send a thank you email and I always thought it was a nice touch.

Jinsei · 19/04/2012 07:44

I do lots of interviewing, and do try hard to make people feel welcome and comfortable etc., so I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to write a thank you note, but I wouldn't look at it as an opportunity to sell yourself, as it makes no difference to our final decision. In any case, we would usually make our decisions straight after the last interview, while the panel is still convened, so wouldn't read your "thank you" message until after this.

StealthPolarBear · 19/04/2012 07:49

They won't want to eply until they have something to tell you

ifancyashandy · 19/04/2012 07:50

I also do a lot of interviewing & always look favourably on candidates that do this.

SardineQueen · 19/04/2012 08:02

Current advice is to send a note afterwards.

It makes me cringe like anything so TBH I don't do it. But the one time I did I got the job.

MizZan · 20/04/2012 18:25

I am interviewing constantly at the moment and would definitely recommend sending a note. Keep it short - just 'thanks for taking the time to meet with me and I would like to express my strong interest in the position following our interesting discussion'. lets the interviewer know you are actually serious about it and really interested, and jogs their memory about you if they're interviewing a whole slew of candidates. don't expect a reply and don't take it as a negative sign if you don't get one.

mumbaisapphire · 20/04/2012 20:43

I think it is good practice to. I've had two interviews recently, and sent emails to both later in the day after having interviewed in the morning. I got responses from both but not for 24 hours after. I got offered one of them ,so something went right.

Also, several interviews I've been to recently (these two examples included), the person interviewing has actually given me their business card at the beginning of the interview and even chipped in with 'please let me know if you have any other questions'. So I kind of think that if they are giving you their contact details, that it is almost a test to see what you do!

WidowWadman · 21/04/2012 19:05

I've only ever had interviews which were arranged by agencies and would have thought it was inappropriate to make direct contact.

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