Job Interview Update
Apr 18, 2008 in Career and Education
Last week I wrote that I had a couple job interviews lined up for this week, so I spend last weekend preparing for the interviews by reviewing the companies, their work streams, and going over potential interview questions. I felt very confident when I walked in the door, and I hope that was evident to the interviewers.
As I mentioned in previous posts, I’ve been bored with my current job, and though I have looked for other positions within my company and pleaded my case several times with my manager and his boss, there just doesn’t seem to be much in my company that will offer me the professional growth opportunities I am looking for.
Both positions I interviewed for offer more responsibility and growth opportunity than my current job, and I am looking forward to hearing back from the companies.
The interviews. Of the 2 interviews, I think one of them went very well. The other, I don’t know. The interviewers didn’t give me much to go on, and they were difficult to read. The second company seems to have a very stiff atmosphere, which is not something I am sure I want to be a part of. The first interview was very laid back, the interviewers were friendly, and the company atmosphere seemed to be an energetic environment in which to work.
My plan going forward. Directly after the interview, I sent the interviewers a thank you note. I did this via e-mail, which some people say is a no-no. However, others think it is fine depending on the industry and whether or not it is time-sensitive (i.e. they need to make a decision quickly). I still have the option of dropping a hard letter in the mail as well, so I think I will do that. Going the extra mile doesn’t hurt.
I also plan on following up with a phone call. Since I interviewed earlier in the week, I will do that today. I don’t want to wait too long, because I am interested in the positions, and I want to be seen as a candidate that is eager and interested in the company / position.
That’s all I have for now. I’ll post an update when I hear back from the companies I interviewed with.
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9 Comment(s)
By My Dollar Plan on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
I don’t mind when candidates send an email thank you. Unfortunately, if they snail mail it, I usually don’t get it until after my decision is made.
By plonkee on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
You know, I’m not involved in any hiring decisions at work, and no one who is has ever mentioned a candidate sending a thank you anything. Maybe it’s not common in England and it could give me an edge.
By Patrick on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
By Emily on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
I hope you hear good news!
By Dividend growth investor on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Interviewing is more of an art than science. What could be totally inappropriate in a certain situation is totally appropriate for other situations.
For example some people say that calling your interviewer after an interview is a good thing because it shows that you are interested in the job and are willing to go the extra mile. On the other hand though, the interviewer might see you as overly pushy, which might ruin your chances of getting a job. ( In your situation i really wish you to take the job you want).
Yet another example is about writing down thank you notes. Some people say that you should definitely send a thank you letter/ greeting card with your handwritten reminiscence of what you have to say.
Yet others claim that in the era of the internet, its far more convenient to send an e-mail thank you note. In the companies that I have applied for before, most of the people were known to have been out of office the majority of the time( college recruiting). So they wouldn’t have received your thank you note for weeks. In my current company very few people that I know of ( even managers who are hiring) check their mailboxes..
By Mrs. Micah on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Good luck with them! I think sending a thank-you by e-mail is quite relevant for many situations…particularly those involving IT and the like.
By Shanti @ Antishay on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Good luck!
By Save Money on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Sounds like your prepared, good luck with your seeking!
By Ron@TheWisdomJournal on Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
Good Luck Patrick. Hope it turns out well for you.
Every job interview where I sent a thank you note, I received a job offer. Batting 1.000 with that.
Even if you do send it snail mail, I have one already prepared and jot down something right after the interview, then drop it into a mailbox just around the corner. It usually gets there in a day or two.