Another Job Seeking Question - How to show appropriate enthusiasm
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Anonymous
| So, I just went through Round 1 of interviews for a potential job. Found out that the job has been reformatted from FT to PT. Needless to say, after hearing that, I went from wanting this job to ABSOLUTELY NEEDING this job! I kept my enthusiasm to an appropriate level during the interview. However, it's now time to craft a TY note and I want the recruiter to know how much I think the PT thing will work for me. At the same time, I don't want to look lazy and to "mom-like" (i.e. by jumping all over the PT aspect of the work to the detriment of any other aspect -- for which I'm qualified) Any suggestions? TIA! |
Anonymous
| I wouldn't focus on the PT part - make sure the recruiter hears how much you want to work specifically for their company and how much you want this specific job, not how excited you are about the schedule. |
Anonymous
| Just curious: How many hours PT? What does the schedule look like? (I'm trying to craft my own PT schedule here and looking for advice/inspiration.) |
Anonymous
| I would not focus on the PT thing, but on other aspects of the job that are "perfect" for you. And if you haven't already mentioned it, feel free to say that you are open to the idea of PT work. |
Anonymous
| I agree--focus on the job as a whole, not the PT part. Hopefully, for your sake, the PT will turn others off (those with no kids, those who need a FT income) and your willingness to take the PT job will work in your favor! Good luck! |
Anonymous
OP here -- Thank you for keeping me sane! Of course, now all I can think about is the fact it is PT and it's clouding my judgment! I think I have something that doesn't sound too canned but also doesn't sound like I want them for their PT!  For the PP who asked, it's going to be 20-24 hours a week.
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Anonymous
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I graduated from college 2 years ago and this is the thank you I emailed the department director.
" I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday about the Hotel Sales Coordinator position. It certainly seems like a fantastic opportunity to start a long-term career in hotel sales. I hope that you can see how my culinary and academic background could be a great asset for your department. It would be nice to have a position that combines all of my hospitality experience into one focused package. I hope to hear from you soon. Have a great weekend! " In the interview, she focused a lot on my culinary school and chef positions over my bachelors and other work experience, so I made sure that was what I mentioned. These people see a lot of faces, so it helps if they can instantly place your face with your message. Sounding sincere is important. I got an offer for the job on the following Monday. |
Anonymous
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Is it now considered rude to not send a think you note? Does it hurt your chances of getting the job? Would a thank you e-mail suffice? How about an e-mail to HR (as you may not have the interviewer's e-mail address)? |
Anonymous
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I think it is appropriate to convey your enthusiasm.
I would just send a short email saying: "If I don't get this job I will punch your teeth so far down your throat you will have to stick your toothbrush up your ass." This will convey that you are very interested in the job. |
Anonymous
Thank you'd are an important way to stand out. I always get a business card at the interview for this reason. If I'm mailing them, I send them the night of the interview. If I'm emailing, I wait 2 days. It certainly has earned me a second or third interview and often I get a reply saying they appreciated it. It takes you 2 minutes, why not make the effort? |
Anonymous
| Look, if I go through the trouble of interviewing you, go to the trouble of mailing a note. I prefer hand written to email as well. |
Anonymous
It has always been considered rude to not send a thank you note. |