What does it mean when after a job interview, HR sends you an email that 'we hope you enjoyed the experience.

14 Comments

1. Susan Grant-SuttieMarch 28,2024 at 2:34AM UTC

   Be wary. I received a letter with the same wording, when I phoned to ask for clarification, I was informed that I would be banned for ten years for bothering this company ("We will contact you") and they were the biggest employers in the city at the time. After a few years, I realised how lucky I was to not be employed by them, but at the time I was heart broken. So - wait, just as their communication said to do.

2. Melissa Boillot, SHRM - SCPMarch 28,2024 at 2:58AM UTC

   That is shocking!! I recruit for my organization and I see myself as an advocate and resource for candidates as they move through the process. It is ludicrous to think asking a clarifying question would get you banned.

3. AnonymousMarch 28,2024 at 5:13AM UTC

   So, in your opinion what would this mean.
   The email came from the Talent Advisor.

4. Debbie ManningMarch 29,2024 at 12:31PM UTC

   That's so weird.

5. surfnwriteMarch 29,2024 at 12:40PM UTC

   Banned for ten years? You dodged a bullet. Imagine working for a place with that mindset.

6. Chriscodyc1March 29,2024 at 1:02PM UTC

   Banned for ten years? That is so bizarre. Thank the heavens you dodged that bullet. That is not a normal sentence to be used in the first place for that question….or any question asked.

7. Shelly EdwardsMarch 28,2024 at 1:10PM UTC

   It’s likely an auto generated email from their applicant tracking system. I wouldn’t be too concerned. Send a thank you email to whomever you interviewed with and then follow up in a week or so if you haven’t heard back.

8. April LineMarch 29,2024 at 12:28PM UTC

   It went well & you'll likely have more interviews or a job offer.

9. surfnwriteMarch 29,2024 at 12:39PM UTC

   I think it means exactly what says. Stand by.

10. GirlBossanova934974March 29,2024 at 1:34PM UTC

    One word. "Bizarre". I think someone thought they were being very clever with this wording. It didn't work too well. Next time, stick with the tried and true. Avoid being "clever".

11. AnonymousMarch 29,2024 at 2:34PM UTC

    I just went through a round of interviews with a large company (think Mouse Ears). I had a couple of phone interviews first (two different positions), and after both I received an automated email like this.

    It asked for feedback on the experience in general (with a link to a survey, even!) and said they would be contacting me soon about next steps. I think it means exactly what it says - thanks for your time, and hang tight. Good luck!!

12. Afo Ogbeyalu KaluMarch 29,2024 at 3:18PM UTC

    It's a "form letter" . . .

    The communication you should focus on is the actual "next steps" email (if it actually comes . . . ), and an offer letter.

13. AnonymousMarch 29,2024 at 4:43PM UTC

    It's kind of a "kit" email. Keep in touch, they are acknowledging the step you are at and confirming that they are still considering you. If you failed the interview you would likely have gotten a rejection form letter at that point.

14. Zeecil KimmelApril 4,2024 at 12:48PM UTC

    Please let us know how it works out in the end. I received a similar email asking me to rate the experience with the recruiter right before they canceled my second interview for the third (and final) time. As they never even gave me a courtesy call I wrote them off (dodged a bullet - I require common courtesy in all interactions even though courtesy is no longer common) and did not reply to the survey in the email. I think these form letters can go either way.