I had my first job interview in 16 years.

Anonymous

September 16,2021 at 10:16PM UTC

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I had my first job interview in 16 years. I met with 3 individuals at the same time - an EVP, SVP and the VP of HR Manager. Is it ok to write one thank you email to all 3 people or should I send a note to each person individually. It was a little chaotic with each of them asking me a round of questions. Just wondering what the appropriate protocol is. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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AnonymousSeptember 16,2021 at 10:33PM UTC
If you have contact information on all 3, write all 3 (perhaps on LinkedIn?? Brownie points for research!!!!!!) If just one or can't locate, then one is ok
Claire Cathleen McGeeSeptember 17,2021 at 1:17AM UTC
Executive level personnel require Executive level professional protocol. I'd go hand written thank yous to each individual.
Christine PardiSeptember 17,2021 at 1:22AM UTC
Congrats on your job interview! I would send a thank you email to each person individually. You might personalize each by referencing something that person asked you and then reiterate your strengths or what you bring to the table. Whatever you decide, best of luck to you!
Natalie MicaleSeptember 17,2021 at 12:10PM UTC
I recommend handwritten, personalized thank you notes for sure. Good luck!
AnonymousSeptember 17,2021 at 12:41PM UTC
How will she get their home addresses?
AnonymousSeptember 18,2021 at 12:07PM UTC
Send them to the office
AnonymousSeptember 19,2021 at 2:12AM UTC
And if they're not in the office or work remotely, they won't get them for weeks.
AnonymousSeptember 19,2021 at 8:20PM UTC
Ok i was thinking of offices that are" open" to staff ..
Hannah SuckleSeptember 17,2021 at 12:41PM UTC
I would email each separately. And yes, and email is fine.
Changemaker993355September 17,2021 at 12:54PM UTC
I used to have the years listed on my resume for schools but removed them due to my age. I just feel like companies want your people.
Heather CutlerSeptember 17,2021 at 1:11PM UTC
All individual thank you notes.
Gretchen SkalkaSeptember 18,2021 at 12:46PM UTC
Agreed with the rest. You met with three individuals. Three thank you notes are appropriate. :)
Good luck - I hope you get it!
AnonymousSeptember 18,2021 at 1:26PM UTC
All individual notes and make each one different if you can say a little something about one thing you talked about with each that would be a good thing
JYJSeptember 18,2021 at 2:05PM UTC
Three separate thank you's. Email is fine. Try to differentiate by following up on individual questions you were asked ie "I was giving more thought to xyz and I believe my experience with xyz makes me an excellent fit for the role" etc.
Brigette WildsSeptember 18,2021 at 3:57PM UTC
I would send one to each individually.
Maureen DrinkwaterSeptember 19,2021 at 2:02AM UTC
Congratulations on the interview! I agree with the advice in previous posts. It would be ideal to send a thank you to each person. Email is fine. To personalize each thank you message, you can indicate you are grateful for whatever the person shared in the interview that you found to be helpful or enlightening. You can use this as a springboard for highlighting how you are the right person for the job. (example: I appreciate your candid, in depth description of the company culture. I thrive in a team environment, and I can envision myself fitting in well at _____.)
ElizaSeptember 21,2021 at 8:18PM UTC
Congrats on the interview - I hope you get the job! Definitely recommend three separate thank you's. The more personalized you can make them, the better.
Good luck!