I had a great interview today and sent a thank-you email right after.

10 Comments

1. AnonymousFebruary 25,2025 at 8:46PM UTC

   Wait to do that. You don't want to over communicate. I would give it a week or 2, then follow up to stay relevant. In that email, as I've done (and got the job). List the position requirements and a recap, in a bullet format, of how you meet it and will exceed their expectations. But for now, leave the additional note alone, and give it a rest for 1-2 weeks before following up again.

2. AnonymousFebruary 25,2025 at 11:06PM UTC

   Take a breath. You don't need to add details at this point. If you are in the running, you will most likely get another chance to add your thoughts, etc. I don't think anything you perceive as a drastic omission is actual something that is going lock in the deal.

   I understand that need to keep managing the process with new details but I doubt it's going to move the needle.

3. AnonymousFebruary 26,2025 at 2:22PM UTC

   Thank you for the insight! I haven't job searched in over 14 years so I'm a little rusty on the process.

4. AnonymousFebruary 26,2025 at 5:04PM UTC

   Sure, nothing ventured nothing gained! Go for it! Wait a few days, preferrably send so it arrives on a Monday so they remember you then next week...then click send.

5. AnonymousFebruary 26,2025 at 9:19PM UTC

   I use my thank-you email to address important details from our conversations and / or anything that I didn't highlight that I felt was a missed opportunity. The emails have gotten me to next rounds so I agree that it doesn't hurt to depict what you can offer the company. Good luck!

6. AnonymousFebruary 28,2025 at 1:12PM UTC

   OP already sent the thank you email. IMO i think she jumped the gun with this. While I 100% agree with sending them, I do like to let a day or 2 pass before sending it as it allows me think about what other items I may have missed and also include perhaps some personal details we discussed during the interview ("how did that engagement go that you were to attend?" for example). Lastly, it allows OP the opportunity to stay top of mind with that interviewer after they've conducted more interviews. Depending on where you are in the interview process (first, last, etc.) plan the delivery of your "thank you" email accordingly.

7. Celena BartonFebruary 27,2025 at 2:30PM UTC

   Just send a thank you at this point. Don’t add additional details at this point as they would have developed their opinions in the interview itself.

8. GirlBossanova934974February 27,2025 at 3:16PM UTC

   I wouldn't hesitate to throw in a couple of extra HIGHLIGHTS aka 1-3 sentences on some things you wanted to emphasize. I do it all the time. Just don't go crazy writing long diatribes. You want to STAND OUT from your competition via easily remembered points. Oh yea. Ms. So and So had a good idea about XYZ.....We should take a good hard look at her as a result.

9. Michele CunninghamFebruary 28,2025 at 2:13PM UTC

   Absolutely! It shows interest, engagement, and provides the opportunity to recap/extend your fit with the role.

10. TomFebruary 28,2025 at 2:44PM UTC

    I would say that this should be fine to do as long as you keep it brief and it adds value the your interview performance. I wish I could say more, but I don't know what your "additional thoughts" are going to be. Good luck!