Following Up After an Interview?

[knowledge]

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Thanks for the replies, everyone! It's for the hospitality industry, so I'd imagine that etiquette is a little less rigid than the financial or business world. I don't want to say what/where it's for until I get the job...hopefully

But I bit the bullet and just called her back. She said I'd know by the end of the week whether I made the first cut. If they don't call by then, I'm not gonna bother following up again. But the crappy part is that even if I make it, it doesn't start until the end of august :/

It's a good opportunity, but I'm tempted to keep looking. I've always interviewed insanely well, so I just need the second interview and the job's mine

A lot of great suggestions and definitely something to keep in mind for the future.

 

[Jinniwind]

Thanks for the replies, everyone! It's for the hospitality industry, so I'd imagine that etiquette is a little less rigid than the financial or business world. I don't want to say what/where it's for until I get the job...hopefully

But I bit the bullet and just called her back. She said I'd know by the end of the week whether I made the first cut. If they don't call by then, I'm not gonna bother following up again. But the crappy part is that even if I make it, it doesn't start until the end of august :/

It's a good opportunity, but I'm tempted to keep looking. I've always interviewed insanely well, so I just need the second interview and the job's mine

A lot of great suggestions and definitely something to keep in mind for the future.

Good luck! Hope to hear the good news from you soon.

 

[stephym]

Another option to stand out from the crowd... Buy some card stationary from Staples (etc) and write a handwritten note. Use proper penmanship and grammer. Type out what you want to say and copy it rather than creating while writing. The contents should be as some of the comments above (do not solicit any information from them, feedback, second int, etc).

Make sure you use a full pen so you don't run out of ink. Write, and do not use block letters. Use good quality card stock stationary (not generic paper and envelope). Write the address as well on the front.

Do this immediately after the interview! In fact come with the card and stamped envelope to the interview (hidden) and write it in a coffee shop right after and mail immediately.
This will stand from the crowd and retain attention 1-2 days later. But please make sure your handwriting is clear and legible. Also, short and sweet.

what a great idea- something tangible, in hand, floating around on their desk and unique,
i like it with the phone call suggestion- i guess if you're confident you have good rapport and can have a nice light follow up conversation

 

[EngineerJoe]

Personally I never follow up email. Emails get lost, misfiled, burried. Don't bother.

I get over 120 emails a day and I scan the subject lines and ignore, respond or file according to priority. A "Thank You" email is just ignored until I have time to look at it, often over 2 weeks later when I get on top of everything, but I know there is a nagging unread email.

I'm going to disagree and say you should still send one. I get more than enough emails per day and I'd still want a thank you email. The body of the email aside, I'm still reading the Subject and Sender field, and it registers in my head WHO sent the than you email when it comes time to pick a candidate for a second interview, even if I didn't get to the body of the email.

 

[awyala]

I'm going to disagree and say you should still send one. I get more than enough emails per day and I'd still want a thank you email. The body of the email aside, I'm still reading the Subject and Sender field, and it registers in my head WHO sent the than you email when it comes time to pick a candidate for a second interview, even if I didn't get to the body of the email.

Which would you prefer: email, cell phone call, or compliments card.

For me emails don't stand out. In a week I wont remember 1 of 600 emails, especially something from earlier in the week. But a phone call, a voice, and a tangible card certainly does stand out.

 

[evang]

Always follow up. You want to not only thank them for their time, but it's also a final opportunity to bring forward another quality of yours or mention an achievment.. a final opportunity to sell yourself.

 

[IV.]

Did you send the flowers and or chocolates?
Just put Happy Birthday (insert her name)
From (insert your name)

 

[EngineerJoe]

Which would you prefer: email, cell phone call, or compliments card.

For me emails don't stand out. In a week I wont remember 1 of 600 emails, especially something from earlier in the week. But a phone call, a voice, and a tangible card certainly does stand out.

Agreed that a call or compliment card does stand out, but email is the quickest way to get a hold of me. If I'm on the road or visiting a customer, the work cell is unanswered. Keep in mind that not everybody sends a Thank You email (maybe 10-25% of applicants), so even a simple email can put you ahead.

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