As recruiters, some days it feels like all we do is give advice. We have a unique perspective that allows us to see our industries from all sides and we are often in the unique position to influence (and educate) both clients and candidates through the hiring process. With that in mind, here’s our first weekly installment of “Ask a Recruiter,” where the team at The Monticello Group will share answers to our most frequently asked questions and give you the opportunity to submit your own!
Why should I write a thank you note?
Good manners are often good business sense, especially when you are engaged in the process of trying to establish a new relationship. Sending a timely thank you note can do a lot more than express gratitude—it can be used to reiterate your enthusiasm for the opportunity and your desire to move forward in the process, it can be a great tool remind the interviewer of key points from your conversation, you can use it share industry news and express thoughtful insight, or you can use it to further address concerns that (s)he may have expressed during the interview. It should be brief, professionally written (you must proof read) and personal (do not send all of your interviewers the same message)—and remember, writing a poor thank you note can be worse than not writing one at all.
Should I send a hand-written note or an email?
There are a number of schools of thought on this one, but I always recommend email unless you live in the immediate area—and even then, probably both. Time is essential to making the best impression; ideally, you want the interviewer to receive your message within 24 hours. The amount of positive influence a good thank you note will have is inversely proportional to the length of time that passes between the interview and its receipt.
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