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Need advice on an interview thank you note
I had a brief zoom meeting with the CEO of a company I was very interested in working for. He was hard to read, but does want to follow up in the New Year as he has some immediate issues he's trying to resolve for the company.
I don't know if we're a match based on that brief conversation, but I always send a thank you email in which I like to capitalize on the chat. Because I don't know if we're a match, I'm stumped on what to say. Any advice out there? Thanks!
Rosa Goes
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10/24/20 at 6:01AM UTC
It sounds like more info is needed for you to know if it's a match. There is nothing wrong with going on a 2nd interview under those circumstances. So I recommend sending a thank you email. Focus on the company and the value you can bring. You can address some follow up questions too!
Alicia M. Jackson-WarrenEducated to educate; led to lead!
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10/30/20 at 7:59PM UTC
I agree with you, Rosa. Also, as you prepare for your 2nd interview JYJ, be sure to have your critical questions prepared so that you may ask them during that portion of the interview. Consider the answers provided along with any body language that is communicated during the interview to finalize your decision to either move forward with the recruitment process or professionally decline and move forward with other potential employers of interest.
Best wishes! :)
Jeralyn KabigtingRecruiter & Life Coach
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10/23/20 at 6:44PM UTC
Always send a thank-you message, even if it's short and sweet! You can also take this opportunity to emphasize your interest in working with the potential employer and your willingness to wait for the opportunity. Or if you have other pending offers/opportunities on the table, let them know but reiterate how interested you are in them!
If the conversation has left you wondering if the opportunity was a match, then not only send the thank-you message, but ask follow-up questions to get more insight out of the role/company you may not have gotten in the first meeting. Getting a response back may just be the indication you need as to whether to keep this employer on your radar or not! :)
Debra SesholtzMarketing strategist driving results
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10/22/20 at 5:15PM UTC
Already a lot of great advice. Agree with Savannah about staying on his radar prior to the beginning of new year. As the new year approaches, I would reach out proactively to see if you can schedule time on his calendar to catch up and continue your discussion. Good luck!
Estephania SolisFollow me on IG @alkehmia
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10/22/20 at 1:22PM UTC
Hello JYJ,
All the advice given here is spot on! I agree with everyone on following up with a thank you and keeping in touch through out the following months.
Please let us know how it goes. Good luck!
KelleyHigher Education professional in Upstate NY
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10/21/20 at 7:53PM UTC
I agree with Anne’s statements. It’s a good idea to still write something and just tailor it to what makes sense for the situation. Best of luck and hoping you are able to determine the fit in the next communication.
Emily Hirsch Katz
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10/21/20 at 3:31PM UTC
I agree with the above statements- sending a thank you note is a great practice. Following up closer to the new year is also a good idea.
Anonymous
10/21/20 at 1:17PM UTC
Always send a thank you note! I recommend keeping it short and simple tell them you appreciate their time and consideration. Tell them you are excited about the company and what you can bring to the table.
Rhonda M Strong, CAP, OM, CWCA, CC, CEIPartnering with EAs & AAs for Success
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10/21/20 at 11:17AM UTC
I agree completely. Glad to know that you always send a Thank You email. Since you have plenty of time between this interview/chat and the next one, I would go one step further and send a handwritten Thank You card as well. It will help you to further stand out as exceptional candidate for the job.
Krista Haugner Sieg, MBAFairyGodBoss In Training. D & I Advocate.
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10/20/20 at 10:37PM UTC
Great ideas so far; totally agree. I also try to always include one item that is specific to our conversation and can be used as a cue to remember that I was the one that they talked to about X, Y, or Z. For example, I was an English teacher before I transitioned into the business world. I don't meet other former English teachers often, so when I do meet one, a follow up email to them often includes this shared similarity and how nice it was to meet.
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