Interview and Thank You Letter?

Question

I had my group interview for Waitrose today. Do you think that it would be good to send a thank you letter to the lady who interviewed us? She was a genuinely nice person and I would also like to bolster my chances for getting the job.

What should I write, if I decide to send one?

Answer 1

I agree with Cowboy. You don' t want to appear to be desperate to get a job, but if offered, a thank you letter would be appropriate. I think you will get it, I'll keep good wishes coming your way. Best of Luck.

Answer 2

Good luck with the interview outcome

I'm a HR manager and to be honest, a letter like that would just be a little bit too much like a$$ kissing.

Wait till you get the offer (or not).  If you do get it, then write and thank.   Or, if not, write and a "thanks for seeing me" letter, and also asking for feedback on the interview

Answer 3

Of course you should send one.  Today, while the details are fresh in your mind!  Thank her for her time and courtesy, remind her of your qualifications and why you'll be a valuable asset and why you want to work there, and you are looking forward to hearing from her.

I was a recruiter and had all my candidates write letters the day of their interviews.  One asked me what the value was if everyone was sending letters, and I asked him where he thought he'd stand if he was the one who didn't!

I also talked with a manager once who had just interviewed several well-qualified candidates.  He told me that now it was just a matter of waiting to see who was eager enough to be the first to call to see if he had the job or not!

Good luck!

Answer 4

Good luck!  Hope you get it!

It's so hard to predict how others feel.  My last boss wouldn't hire anyone who sent him a thank-you because he thought it was azz-kissing and desperate.

On the other hand, rule-of-thumb etiquette is that a "thank you" is NEVER in appropriate and many job-hunting books advocate for thank-you notes.

If you decide to send one, make it very simple, just a few sentences - "It was very nice meeting with you."  "Thank you for your time and consideration."  And a note - NOT a hallmark card.

Answer 5

Yes - and keep it short and sweet. Make sure it's on normal paper and written like a business letter (google for examples).

Dear _________,

I'm writing to thank you for your time and consideration. I very much enjoyed meeting you and I thank you for the interview.

Sincerely,

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