thank-you notes: they’re not about thanking anyone by Alison Green on June 27, 2012 The job search advice industry has done a decent job of convincing job-seekers that they should send a thank-you note after a job interview, but a really bad job of explaining why and what the note should include. Here are the five most important things to know about how a post-interview thank-you note can increase […] Read the full article →
how much do thank-you notes really matter after a job interview? by Alison Green on August 24, 2011 A reader writes: Last week, I had a phone interview with a very well-respected company in my area. After the interview, I sent thank you emails and cards to multiple people who were involved in the process. I customized each one based on how they helped me, and I sent them the same day of […] Read the full article →
is it cheesy to send a thank-you on animal-themed stationary? by Alison Green on July 30, 2010 A reader writes: I recently applied for a job at an animal care facility, and I made sure to note in my cover letter than I’m a compassionate animal (and people) person in hopes that this will show my personality and also put my resume at the top of the pile. If (hopefully when) I […] Read the full article →
is it possible to send an interview thank-you note too quickly? by Alison Green on July 20, 2010 A reader writes: I have a question about thank-you letters after an interview. In today’s world of cell phones being able to do email, I can actually have the thank-you letter sent before I even leave the interviewer’s office. I literally just said thank-you and shook hands three minutes ago, and am sending the thank-you email […] Read the full article →
must I send thank-you’s to all 5 of my interviewers? by Alison Green on March 4, 2010 A reader writes: I interviewed at a company where I met with 5 different people. Am I supposed to write and send a thank you card to each person I met with, or only the one person who is making the hiring decision and would potentially be my boss? Well, you don’t have to, but […] Read the full article →
should I send flowers after a job interview? by Alison Green on October 23, 2009 A reader writes: I was just wondering if you think it’s a good idea to send flowers after an interview for a thank you. It’s a nice thought, but no — it’s too much. I know it can feel differently, but an employer is not doing you a favor by interviewing you. They are hoping […] Read the full article →
should employers respond to job-seekers’ post-interview thank-you notes? by Alison Green on October 8, 2009 A reader writes: What’s the etiquette of responding to a job candidate’s thank you note? Is this the right thing for employers to do? Every time I go for an interview, I always send out a thank you email, normally on the same day. Some companies/people I interview with were kind enough to respond to […] Read the full article →
saying thank-you after getting job rejection feedback by Alison Green on October 5, 2009 If you ask someone who rejected you for a job for feedback about how you could do better next time and that person takes the time to respond, you really, really should follow up with at least a “thank you.” Giving that feedback is not obligatory, and many employers ignore those requests. If someone takes […] Read the full article →
thanking boss after getting laid off by Alison Green on March 3, 2009 A reader writes: I have been at my job for 11 months and the company laid off everyone but 2 people because of the slow economy (22 people in all). I was one of the ones laid off. I absolutely loved the job. Would it be proper to write a thank you note to the […] Read the full article →
thank-you note for not being laid off? by Alison Green on February 11, 2009 A reader writes: My husband has been successfully employed by the same company for 13 years. Due to the economic climate, the company has been forced to lay-off 14% of their staff. Fortunately, my husband’s job has been spared, and at least for the moment, we feel that his job is secure. Would it be […] Read the full article →