cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Jul 22, 2014 18:00:25 GMT
Back in May - the day I found out later on that my uncle is dying, I had an informational interview to learn more about a career path that interests me. I came home & got a thank you card ready. The plan was to mail it the next day. Of course, I then got the call that night re: Uncle, was thrown into a tailspin, and I forgot. I totally flaked out. I feel awful. I do NOT flake out on thank you cards, particularly professional ones. I only realized I didn't send it when I found it while cleaning this morning.
How would you handle it?
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 22, 2014 18:02:18 GMT
Throw it out and move on. It's much too late to send anything. But then again, I'm against sending thank you notes for interviews.
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Post by Merge on Jul 22, 2014 18:03:34 GMT
Forget about it. Sending it now just looks weird. You had a major life crisis happening; you can be forgiven for flaking on the card.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 22, 2014 18:03:43 GMT
Is it already in an addressed and stamped envelope? I would probably put the whole thing, unopened, into another envelope and send it along with another (apologetic but not TOO obsequious) note.
Otherwise, just forget the whole thing at this point.
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Post by krc11 on Jul 22, 2014 18:04:22 GMT
Forget it. I am for sending thank you letters for interviews but the time has past. Good thing is I don't think it's as important as it once was.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 18:05:35 GMT
Let it go and forget aobut it. I don't know anyone who sends thank you cards after an interview, that just seems weird to me.
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Post by flypea1 on Jul 22, 2014 18:11:29 GMT
I had never heard of sending a thank you note for an interview before. But it has been years since I have interviewed for a job.
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MaryC
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Post by MaryC on Jul 22, 2014 18:13:42 GMT
That's likely what I would do - just send the original note with a cover note of explanation.
I always appreciate receiving a note or call as a follow up when I've done an informational interview or presentation.
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Post by theboydbunch on Jul 22, 2014 18:17:47 GMT
Forget about it. Sending it now just looks weird. You had a major life crisis happening; you can be forgiven for flaking on the card. I agree with this. |
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Post by NanaKate on Jul 22, 2014 18:21:41 GMT
I'd let it go at this point.
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Post by Minnesota*Mom on Jul 22, 2014 18:23:37 GMT
I'd let it go and throw away the card.
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Post by meowgal on Jul 22, 2014 18:36:18 GMT
I'm old school and can't imagine interviewing without sending a follow up letter, BUT, at this point, I'd simply let it go and toss it out.
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Post by tiffanyannhulsey on Jul 22, 2014 18:48:56 GMT
I can't believe so many responded that it was weird to send a thank you card. I have been told twice that I got the job because of my thank you note. It is still the little things sometimes.
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cycworker
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Post by cycworker on Jul 22, 2014 19:50:33 GMT
Is it already in an addressed and stamped envelope? I would probably put the whole thing, unopened, into another envelope and send it along with another (apologetic but not TOO obsequious) note. Otherwise, just forget the whole thing at this point. It is already addressed & stamped. I will put it in another envelope include a note. |
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Post by mrst on Jul 22, 2014 20:05:55 GMT
I must have done 500 plus interviews for very skilled technical
jobs and never once got a "thank you " card! Is this an american custom?
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 22, 2014 20:06:29 GMT
I'd send it with a note about what happened. They did you a favor by granting an informational interview. A regular interview, I'd probably forget it.
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RosieKat
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Post by RosieKat on Jul 22, 2014 20:15:51 GMT
I'd send it with a note about what happened. They did you a favor by granting an informational interview. A regular interview, I'd probably forget it. These are my thoughts, as well. Accidents happen, and they will most likely understand and appreciate that you still sent it. |
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 22, 2014 20:22:58 GMT
I might email the interviewer a note thanking them and at this point explaining why there was a delay. I wouldn't send a hand written thank you note (but I would have emailed in the first place.)
For what type of job? I can see a thank you note being a nice touch, but not a deciding factor. But, maybe that's just in my line of work?
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Jul 22, 2014 20:25:18 GMT
I think what you are doing is wise. I'd just be honest - I prepared this thank you note, and then we had a family emergency and I thought I'd mailed it, but just discovered the card unmailed. I appreciate the opportunity to interview with you....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 21:16:14 GMT
I can't believe so many responded that it was weird to send a thank you card. I have been told twice that I got the job because of my thank you note. It is still the little things sometimes. It's more likely that good qualifications and experience will get you a job, a card might be a nice touch but would it really be enough to offer some one employment? |
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Post by melanell on Jul 22, 2014 21:38:04 GMT
I can't believe so many responded that it was weird to send a thank you card. I have been told twice that I got the job because of my thank you note. It is still the little things sometimes. It's more likely that good qualifications and experience will get you a job, a card might be a nice touch but would it really be enough to offer some one employment? In markets where the number of qualified, experienced individuals out number the available positions, it probably can't hurt.  |
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suzastampin
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Post by suzastampin on Jul 22, 2014 22:47:44 GMT
I'd forget about it. Since the interview was in May, it's more than likely they've already filled the opening and probably not remember who you were at this point.
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Post by styxgirl on Jul 22, 2014 23:20:22 GMT
I agree with this especially since it was an informational interview. I would write a note of explanation like a PP said.
Also, I'm shocked at the number of people that say that they don't write thank you notes for (job) interviews!
As a manager, I prioritize my interviewees on many criteria. They get bonus points for a thank you note/email.
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Post by eebud on Jul 22, 2014 23:26:38 GMT
I must have done 500 plus interviews for very skilled technical jobs and never once got a "thank you " card! Is this an american custom? It can't just be an American custom. OP is Canadian. I always sent Thank You notes following interviews. I looked at it as another way to get my name in front of the person who is making a hiring decision. I don't expect to get a job BECAUSE of a Thank you note but if someone interviewed 10 people for a job, I think it is a good idea to remind the interviewer of me one more time. |
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Post by suzastampin on Jul 22, 2014 23:28:34 GMT
You're right Benem. I missed that.  |
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Post by tiffanyannhulsey on Jul 23, 2014 14:05:28 GMT
This is exactly what I meant. When the decision was very hard, the "follow through" of a thank you note got me the job.
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