I had an interview yesterday

[SausageSimon]

It was a group interview, my first ever and my confidence hasn't been as good lately.

I felt I did ok but there were 6 of us and 3 were definitely more confident and 3 more quiet.

I have no idea how I've done but would really love the position, do you think it's worth sending some sort of thank you email to the department for my interview?

Or should I just sit and wait instead?

How to word it would be much appreciated if you think it's a yes!

I’d wait. Don’t send a thank you email. Bit cringey.
Good luck, hope you get the job.

Thanks @Finfintytint I really hope I get it, it'll be one less worry! We will see, I wish I had felt more confident.

The problem was we sat in a circle and talked but there was never an introduction where we could say a bit about ourselves so I went away feeling a bit like they don't know anything about me! Some of the others managed to slip some of their experience into the questions but I didn't manage to

I would be inclined to send a thank you email ... if even just to make yourself stand out compared to the others.

It could go something like this:

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Dear x

This is just a quick note to thank you for the opportunity to interview for the role of x yesterday.

Although not experienced with group interview situations, I enjoyed the experience and the chance to meet you and find out more about your company.

Should there be any further information you require from me please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards
x

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I wonder if it was a group situation as they're looking at taking on more than one person?

I recruit a lot of staff, and I'd say it's generally better not to send a follow up email. It's seen a bit as trying to interfere with the selection process. Better to wait until they get in touch

Personally I'd not send an email. I'm assuming they had your CV as part of the shortlisting process? So they already know, your skill set, background, and what you have to offer? It's genuinely not always a case of 'who speaks up the loudest!', as employers generally suss, 'ooh, lots to say!... But talking over others, promoting themselves'. Obviously everyone wants to sell themselves well. But I tend to find the 'hot airers' make themselves well known in group interviews, as there's a big focus on whose demonstrating team playing abilities vs shouting their mouth off, and frankly nobody wants to work with that person. Fingers crossed for you 😊

Absolutely do NOT email. Awful idea

If you don't get the role email and ask for feedback and use that in your next interview

No, really cringey and a bit desperate! Fingers crossed for you!

@Lalala205 you have given me some hope with your post! I really hope they saw my personality through what I said!

My answers were more short, sweet and to the point and some of the others were talking for long periods at a time that I actually got bored of hearing their voices as lovely as they were. Excellent answers though but too waffley for me!

I was definitely one of the quietest during the group time but I found it much easier to talk to the interviewers during a task when I didn't have 8 people staring at me while I spoke

Just popping back to say I didn't cock it up entirely, as I got the job!

I've had a shit time lately and this is a step in the right direction

That's amazing news! Good luck in your new role!