I always sent thank you emails following interviews when I was an undergrad. Now, as a full time employee, it seems a bit weird to send them as I am recruiting for lateral analyst / associate roles. Thoughts?
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I always send them, it's a good differentiator. Say the analyst/associate likes you then you send that and they'll think even higher of you, always err on the side of caution and send it anyway the worst that happens is they don't answer and it's positive - it can legit not be a negative thing.
I always send them, it's a good differentiator. Say the analyst/associate likes you then you send that and they'll think even higher of you, always err on the side of caution and send it anyway the worst that happens is they don't answer and it's positive - it can legit not be a negative thing.
Say thanks, it was interesting learning about their background, day to day, and xyz you discussed.
I usually send one too although keep it very short. 2-4 sentences max, think anything more starts to sound fake or off putting.
It makes no difference at all. They hire based on how you interview.
I somewhat disagree, interview is most important but the thank you email after can be meaningful to culture/fit and they can learn more about you.
Interviews are holistic. How you greet the individual who works in reception/admin to how you "close" the social exchange that occurs during the interview process...with a thank you note.
Thank you notes also serve as an opportunity to follow up with the individual who interviewed you and further establish connection and get your name in front of them one more time.
It's all part of the sell.
It won't ever hurt you to send one (unless you send a paragraph), but it could potentially hurt you by not sending one if your interviewer is a sensitive snowflake
Had the same question, it feels redundant. I err on the side of sending because it shows interest in job post interview.
ALWAYS send one dude. It takes 60 seconds to write. Keep is short and sweet and you can't go wrong. As another has said, it never hurts to send one. People love that shit.
Don’t send one, comes off as desperate.
I've been struggling with this as well. However, I'm in the market for senior roles beyond associate.
At this point in my career, I'm not desparate for a job and if I'm leaving somewhere, it will likely involve some significant comp negotiation. While I want to be polite and respectful sending a thank you letter, I also don't want to be appear desperate for the position. Also, I think something about sending a very nice thank you letter and then getting into hard-nosed salary negotiations rubs me the wrong way. Hence, I have not been sending them although I used to earlier in my career with great results.
I'm still on the fence about the right move. Perhaps, it is case by case depending on how badly you want the job.
It depends on the tone. Just keep it professional and don't come off as needy.
Yeah, I've thought about this as well but am on the fence here too. Is a very professional and corporate thank you note even potentially a negative? That's not the sort of person that I want to come across as.
How do hard nosed salary negotiations look from the point you get the initial offer? In terms of salary and other perks can you share a somewhat detailed example?
I've barely had experience negotiating comp (and don't have much power), but want to learn and hear how it's usually done beyond an associate level.
I've generally had an offer, I'll counter and say $x+y and maybe change vacation although not really but it's usually just a take it or leave it offer it seems because you really want the job.
There is no downside to sending them. Only downside to not sending them. People expect them. I literally had a conversation the other day of not moving a candidate forward because we didn’t get a thank you.
Suggestions for subject line? I always write “thank you” but that feels very akward.
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