Employment Help

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I have never heard of thank you cards for interviews.. thats an interesting thing for me to learn today.. I might only send something like that to a large company tho not some random retail job.

Thank you cards are a little Ki$$a$$ in my opinion and I would never do that. A follow-up email to the recruiter (if applicable) or the intrviewer is more then enough.

Most often if they like you - don't worry - they'll remember you. When we interview people, we always let them know when a dedision is planned and invite them to contact us with any further questions - so they actually have a contact name already.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I sent off a thank you letter after my interview last year, and I got the job!! LOT of unemployed RN's out on the market right now!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I sent off a thank you letter after my interview last year, and I got the job!! LOT of unemployed RN's out on the market right now!

Sorry Flames - didn't mean to sound off. It's not a totally bad idea.....I saw a license plate the other day that was "2009 RN" and wondered if it was you ;p

[Flames9_RN 358]

Not me!!!

Only takes a few min to write a thank you note, so what id they don't read it!! Some people appreciate people with manners! I guess it would depend on who interviewed you too----if it was an older person, they may appreciate that a lot more than an email! Who knows,lol Ur damned if ya do,damned if ya dont!!

[sachinky 465]

I always send a 'Thanks for taking the time to interview me--I appreciate the opportunity blah blah...' type email a day after the interview.

Cards are a bit too much, I'd say.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I guess I should make it clear--I didnt mail a card, just a hand written thank you note. In my opnion, its a lot more personal than an email! But thats just me.

I guess I should make it clear--I didnt mail a card, just a hand written thank you note. In my opnion, its a lot more personal than an email! But thats just me.

[SapphireDreams 71]

These days I think that a thank you email is completely acceptable but I don't think a thank you note would harm anything. If I received a thank you card, I would be very impressed and would find that person memorable for sure.

I'd say being memorable and leaving an impression is just as crucial as your experience. Employers are looking for extremely keen, well put together and well spoken individuals. They look for people that will be easy to manage, hard working and personable. A thank you card/note/email can say a lot about a person in my opinion.

[Gypsyangel 11]

Back in the olden days, we always used to send thank you cards or thank you notes. Maybe that was before email. I think an email is enough, but if you think the person interviewing you would be appreciative of a hand-written note, I think it's a great idea. It's important to say thank you, however you want to do it, if you want the job.

When I used to interview people, I was surprised at how few people sent thank you's. I think sending one (either via email or snail mail) makes you stand out from the crowd and also indicates that you're still interested in the position after the interview.