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16 years ago 04/21/2008 6:38pm EDT

Background: I had a basic interview with a member of HR. I sent my resume in for a job that had just been filled, but they were impressed with my background (finance) and said I would fit two other positions within the corporation. We had a great conversation and he said they would contact me for a two hour interview with a member from finance.

Question: Should I send a thank you email or such to the first person I interviewed with? Or should I just wait around to be called?

Also: I submitted my resume wednesday night, they called me thur by lunch, I interviewed fri, and they did not call me today. So they really responded quickly after I submitted my resume, but no follow about (after only 1 day).

16 years ago 04/21/2008 6:41pm EDT

re: youngworker

Yes, a thank you email both shows them you are proffesional and courteous and reminds them that you exist. Win-win.

16 years ago 04/21/2008 6:44pm EDT

re: youngworker

I'd respond, they're probably working through some paper work and figuring out the logistics. Nothing wrong with a thank you, and it keeps you on their radar.

16 years ago 04/21/2008 6:49pm EDT

re: youngworker

It takes a while to get hired. Whats taking so long you ask? They are probably interview other people for the same job. If you are lucky maybe the new guy/gal will like you, but life isn't that simple. Chances are the positioned is reserved for somebody else and you are what we call formality. Have you tried Moster.com?

16 years ago 04/21/2008 7:01pm EDT

re: fUrCeOsNhN

Agreed. In addition, the thank you email gives you a chance to show that you're really interested in the company. Many young applicants are simply trying to get a job with any company that is willing to hire them rather than selecting companies that they believe will be a good fit for them. In your thank you email, bring up a specific thing that was discussed in the interview that makes you want to work for the company. Nothing to longwinded or detailed. Just something like, "I look forward to the opportunity of discussing X and Y other job opportunities with your company. It is important to me to work in a company that provides (whatever it is that you talked about that you like), and from our talk, it seems like this company will provide that for me."

Even if you aren't interviewing with the same person the second time, people within an office talk to each other. Sending the thank you and saying the right things might be the thing that gets your HR person to put in a good word for you.

16 years ago 04/21/2008 7:15pm EDT

re: Harry Kooter

Thanks for the help. I already have a good job, but this position would be much better (more $, less hours, more satisfaction, less stress).

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