OH MY GOD whyyyy did no one tell me you’re supposed to send thank-yous after interviews?? Why would I do that???
“Thank you for this incredibly stressful 30 minutes that I have had to re-structure my entire day around and which will give me anxiety poos for the next 24 hours.”
I HATE ETIQUETTE IT’S THE MOST IMPOSSIBLE THING FOR ME TO LEARN WITHOUT SOMEONE DIRECTLY TELLING ME THIS SHIT
NO ONE TOLD YOU???? WTF! I HAVE FAILED YOU.
Also:
Dear ______:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to sit down with you (&________) to discuss the [insert job position]. I am grateful to be considered for the position. I think I will be a great fit at [company name], especially given my experience in __________. [insert possible reference to something you talked about, something that excited you.] I look forward to hearing from you [and if you are feeling super confident: and working together in the future].
Sincerely,
@mellivorinaeTHIS IS A LIFESAVING TEMPLATE
YOU ARE WELCOME
Wait, what!? This is a thing?
As someone who is a grown adult and who has had multiple interviews and several jobs in several countries, I think it’s safe to say this is not compulsory. I have never once thanked anyone in writing for listening to my sweat-stained panicked gibbering and yet, I remain employed 🙂
When I thank them, I do it when I leave the interview: for their time and for the opportunity and that I hope to hear from them soon. After that, the letter writing feels a bit moot.
I literally have my current job in part because I did in fact send thank you letters post-interview, so I have to disagree with this assessment. It’s a pain in the ass and it’s HIGHLY insulting to have to do, but it’s a thing. Better safe than unemployed.
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