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It's been awhile since I have been in the workforce as I've been a stay at home mom. I'm trying to return to work and I had my first interview today.
Initially I felt pretty good about the interview, but as time has gone by I have a lot of "wishing I had answered the questions differently" thoughts. If I remember correctly that's pretty normal....
From an academic standpoint I am overqualified, but I also have been out of the work place and am very interested in this position and have skills that can overlap into the job. When I left the interview they did not ask for my references. I'm wondering if I should read that as a bad sign????
Finally, I would like to send a thank you email. What would be the time frame to do so? I'm guessing I thank them for meeting with me and highlight the areas of strength that we touched on during the interview. Any things else to add?
It's been awhile since I have been in the workforce as I've been a stay at home mom. I'm trying to return to work and I had my first interview today.
Initially I felt pretty good about the interview, but as time has gone by I have a lot of "wishing I had answered the questions differently" thoughts. If I remember correctly that's pretty normal....
From an academic standpoint I am overqualified, but I also have been out of the work place and am very interested in this position and have skills that can overlap into the job. When I left the interview they did not ask for my references. I'm wondering if I should read that as a bad sign????
Finally, I would like to send a thank you email. What would be the time frame to do so? I'm guessing I thank them for meeting with me and highlight the areas of strength that we touched on during the interview. Any things else to add?
Thanks
Don't dive into the details of the interview too much...short and sweet.
Thank them for taking the time to meet with you
Reiterate your interest in the company
Short, pleasant, cordial
Send it immediately. Don't worry about not asking for references, I don't think I've ever been ASKED for them, they just want to have them on the paper application for checking background, etc.
It's been awhile since I have been in the workforce as I've been a stay at home mom. I'm trying to return to work and I had my first interview today.
Initially I felt pretty good about the interview, but as time has gone by I have a lot of "wishing I had answered the questions differently" thoughts. If I remember correctly that's pretty normal....
From an academic standpoint I am overqualified, but I also have been out of the work place and am very interested in this position and have skills that can overlap into the job. When I left the interview they did not ask for my references. I'm wondering if I should read that as a bad sign????
Finally, I would like to send a thank you email. What would be the time frame to do so? I'm guessing I thank them for meeting with me and highlight the areas of strength that we touched on during the interview. Any things else to add?
Thanks
Someone will ask for references later in the hiring process. And u can send the thank you letter the same day or the next and talk about what you will bring to the company and restate your interest in the opportunity. Only needs to be a paragraph or less.
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If you are close by, delivering a hand-written thank you note to the receptionist to pass along carries a lot more meaning. We ask for references at application time, other companies ask only after deciding on the top few after interviews. You cannot guess what's going on. Yes, re-running your interview in your head and thinking of better answers is very normal, and actually can help you with the next one.
A thank you letter is desperation plain and simple. It sounds like something out of the Scarlett Letter or Casablanca or something - just so completely not how the world operates anymore.
I agree and disagree with some of these. Yes, you should send a thank-you letter as soon as possible. Hand delivered will give you another chance to make an impression. You'll always have doubts as to your answers but if you didn't get a negative feeling right away, I wouldn't worry about it. As for the content in your letter, skip the details. Just thank them for their time and consideration. Best of luck!
A thank you letter is desperation plain and simple. It sounds like something out of the Scarlett Letter or Casablanca or something - just so completely not how the world operates anymore.
Actually is it still expected and appreciated in some industries. Good manners and extra effort are always appreciated. It will not been seen as desperate if written as another poster suggested - a simple thanks for the interviewers time, express a continued interest in the position, etc. Short and sweet and sent immediately after the interview is what is often done.
Totally disagree with Hughbay. The time frame for thank you notes is IMMEDIATELY. One of the advantages of sending a note is that if there is anything you forgot to mention during the interview you can stiil slip it in. "We had so much to talk about I don't think I mentioned that ....." etc.e
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