Thank you note?

[Jobbolino]

Had an interview for a job I'd really love and a friend has suggested I send a thank you note to the people who interviewed me.

I am not sure and would really appreciate feedback from interviewers on the idea. I worry that it's an American custom that hasn't made it to these shores in a big way and that it may look like trying too hard. The last thing I want to do is put the interviewers off!

What would you think of someone who sent you a thank you note following an interview?

I would think it was really odd and that you were a bit desperate. I've never heard of this before either

No, it doesnt sound very professional tbh. I would leave it, you would usually thank them at the end of the interview. I cant see it catching on here.

I'd think you were a bit too keen. I wouldn't do it.

I did this a few times back when I was being interviewed, I never got a response (what would they say?!), and never got the job...

Now that I carry out the interviews I can see that this practice looks a bit desperate, and isn't really of any value. I'd leave it and wait to hear from them.

As said above, if you've thanked them at the end of your interview, no need to do it again!

I think it depends what you mean by "a thank you note".

If you mean a quick follow-up email, worded in a non-desperate way, just thanking them for their time, saying you enjoyed meeting them and finding out more about the job and the company, and if they have any further questions they should feel free to contact you, I think that would be absolutely fine and would make a good impression. That's pretty informal and not a big deal in any way but keeps you in their mind.

If you mean a proper letter/card or similar, I'd say no.

Thank you everyone for responding.

Flowery I think that sounds quite a good idea and less OTT than a card, but I don't have their email addresses - it was someone from HR who organised the interview. While I could deduce the email addresses of the people who interviewed me I think it might look a bit stalkery and may look a bit clumsy sending it to them all via the central HR address.

I'm probably over thinking it way too much and ought to just leave it!

I had this a few times and it came across a bit false, like they'd been told to do it as it was really formulaic. I'd leave it.

Absolutely don't. It's not the done thing and it smacks of desperation possibly also a little bit creepy.

Thanks, I'd hate to creep them out

Good luck with the job.

If you start deducing email addresses that might look a bit stalkery yes!

I've done this a few times and most of the time I get a good positive response or feedback which is always helpful. Don't think of this as being desperate but as a final selling yourself opportunity, where you re-confirm your interest and highlight what your skills and experience can bring to the role.

There is no guarantee that it will make an impact, but you have nothing to lose. If your not going to get the job, it won't make a difference and if they love you and you get the job it still won't make a difference. But it could be a deciding factor and set you apart if you are close with another candidate.

Good Luck!

Just to add I've only done this if I was interviewed by the actual hiring person (would be manager), not if it is HR.

Maybe send a general note to HR and ask the contact to pass on to all those who interviewed you- less like a stalker then :).

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