Interview--follow up question

[sbehr]

I went on my interview Friday and I think it went OK. I thought it was kind of short (40 minutes) but a co-worker reminded me that all of interviewers already know me. I have worked at the library for over 10 years. So, then I thought maybe the interview length was fine

Comments

[red_ruby]

Glad to know it went well (I find after an interview, I always think of better or different answers! Just like an exam). I'm sure you've aced this one.

We don't tend to use TY notes much in the interview process here, but I've generally followed up my interviews with a short, friendly email to thank the interviewer(s) for their time, and perhaps share some additional info about myself in closing if appropriate (in one instance, I sent an electronic copy of a paper, in another, I sent a more detailed resume because I had one handy, etc).

I'd say email is a good way to go -- strikes a nice balance between the formal and informal, I'd think. If there is a "chair" of the committee, you could write to them with a CC to the rest of the members. If not, i'd say write to all three on the "To:" line.

Good luck!!

[sbehr]

There really wasn't a committee. They only have search committees for librarian positions. This is a staff position. I am going to write three separate thank you notes to each of the people who interviewed me. Thanks.

[jenniferciroli]

Years ago, I was told to always send a handwritten thank you note to each person who interviewed me.

I don't know if that advice is still current, but I do still follow it. A handwritten thank you note, IMO, is rarely a mis-step. :-)

Good luck!

[sbehr]

I think this is the way I will go. I was reading up on interviewing techniques (internet advice) before the interview and all the information says to send thank you notes. I can get the e-mail there faster, but I can just as easily hand the notes to these people since we work in the same building. I could do it inter-department mail but I would be faster. :)

So, do you think I should type it on regular paper or use thank you cards? I guess regular paper is more business like?

[jenniferciroli]

I usually just send a hand written note on a nice *blank* cream or white note card. You can pick up a package of them for cheap at Hallmark or B&N. The beauty of the blank note card vs a whole sheet of paper is that it is small and thus requires fewer words. :-)

[sbehr]

I think this sounds like a great idea. Especially the fewer words part. :) We have a B&N on campus so I can go over and look on my break. Thanks.

[robintutt]

A handwritted note would be fantastic--if you can get it there quickly! I've gotten a few handwritten notes a week after conducting an interview--while that's nice and all, by that time we've already picked a candidate and offered the job.

On the other hand, I have never been offended by an email thank you note. :)

[stinky1109]

Send one to each. I've been conducting interviews quite a bit recently, and I get a little irked when they send one to the other woman who does the interviews with me, and not me (especially since these people will be working directly for me, not her).

I always did typed on the same paper I use for my resume, and I used to think that was the only way to go, but I've been getting a lot of handwritten ones, and I've decided that I don't have a preference. :)

Personally, I don't think email is a good way to go, but that's just me.

[sbehr]

I was thinking the same thing about e-mail, not personal enough or something. I don't remember what the web sites I was reading before the interview said, but I am going with handwritten. Thanks.

[red_ruby]

Personally, I don't think email is a good way to go, but that's just me.
Yah, I think there's a social / geographic difference here (for lack of a better term); sbehr, better to take advice from someone who's currently interviewing *and* actually lives in your country, than a foreigner ;-) (I'm sure this subject has come up on GANBABB with similar responses from over the border and across the pond...)

So, sbehr, now you only have two pieces of advice to follow, not three! GL in any event....

[sbehr]

I bought some thank you cards on my break. The B&N had plain ones but I went with University of Central Florida ones since we all work here. I will write them on my afternoon break and hand deliver them after that. Thanks for all the advice.