Just had great interview, should I send follow up letter?

[Anonymous]

I just had an interview for a position I really want and think it went well. I really admire the company's mission, feel the job is a perfect fit and made a positive connection with my potential supervisor. She gave me her card and said to email her if I have any questions and that they would call for a second interview next week. Should I send them an email tomorrow to reiterate how strongly I feel about committing to the position and being a part of their team or is that too much? I want to increase my chances anyway I can!

[Anonymous]

I recently landed a stretch job and I think a lot of it had to do with the thank you email I sent. I knew what my weakness was in my interview and without mentioning it said something along the lines of how the new job would fix that weakness. Got an email back from her saying shed sent my info to HR to start the hiring process. And I mean this job was a huge stretch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I recently landed a stretch job and I think a lot of it had to do with the thank you email I sent. I knew what my weakness was in my interview and without mentioning it said something along the lines of how the new job would fix that weakness. Got an email back from her saying shed sent my info to HR to start the hiring process. And I mean this job was a huge stretch.

Was your new job in public speaking or training or performing?

[Anonymous]

I've extremely rarely ever received a response from a thank you email that I sent.

[Anonymous]

Yes, send a thank you email.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've extremely rarely ever received a response from a thank you email that I sent.

I've never expected a response from a thank you email.

[Anonymous]

I appreciate receiving thank you e-mails, but ultimately, we choose the candidate with the strongest skills/best fit regardless of whether or not a thank you was sent.

[Anonymous]

Yes! Think of it as an extension of the interview. If employer is undecided, I think it pushes you to the top.

[Anonymous]

OP here, I don't expect a response and realize they will pick the strongest fit, however the person who left the position only lasted a year and I'd like to emphasize that I' m willing to commit for much longer than that because I really admire this company's work. If any of the other applicants match my skill/expertise level, I was thinking a brief email about my level of commitment might help, but I don't want to seem annoying either.

[Anonymous]

The point of the thank you email is not merely to say thanks. Yes, do that, but really it's to reiterate why you're interested in the position and to highlight something you didn't have time to discuss in greater detail during the interview.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, I don't expect a response and realize they will pick the strongest fit, however the person who left the position only lasted a year and I'd like to emphasize that I' m willing to commit for much longer than that because I really admire this company's work. If any of the other applicants match my skill/expertise level, I was thinking a brief email about my level of commitment might help, but I don't want to seem annoying either.

I don't think you should promise a multiyear commitment before they've even made an offer. Stick to the substance of the work, your passion for the mission - emphasis your enthusiasm for the position, but don't offer up a firm, long-term commitment before they've even invited you aboard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The point of the thank you email is not merely to say thanks. Yes, do that, but really it's to reiterate why you're interested in the position and to highlight something you didn't have time to discuss in greater detail during the interview.

+1

[Anonymous]

Ex-recruiter here. ALWAYS, send a follow up email or thank you note. Just make sure it has no typos, keep it short, and relevant to the interviews. I've had hiring managers tell me they loved a candidate but we're disappointed that there was no follow-up or thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here, I don't expect a response and realize they will pick the strongest fit, however the person who left the position only lasted a year and I'd like to emphasize that I' m willing to commit for much longer than that because I really admire this company's work. If any of the other applicants match my skill/expertise level, I was thinking a brief email about my level of commitment might help, but I don't want to seem annoying either.

OP, a simple note thanking each person for their time is appropriate. That still matters in this day and age, and I am shocked that lots of people don't do it anymore. Feel free to add a line or two about your excitement and ability to contribute toward the org's success. But don't over bake it. Hopefully you did that in person.

[Anonymous]

ALWAYS, send a follow up email or thank you note. Just make sure it has no typos, keep it short, and relevant to the interviews. I've had hiring managers tell me they loved a candidate but we're disappointed that there was no follow-up or thank you.

Exactly.

Particularly in the role involves interfacing with clients or customers, it shows that you know to do the little things that help build connections & relationships.