Got an interview on Tuesday, Do you do this?

Sime · 10 Jun 2011 at 10:55

Afew years back when I was on the dole I went to an "interview techniques" meeting. I havent had to do an interview in a while now as the company im at now just took me on (previous employment).

One of the pieces of advice to secure the job was type up a letter to the interviewer saying "thanks for the opertunity etc" and leave it at reception after you have finished the interview.

Has anyone ever done this? It sounds really lame but if it works then who cares!

Sunbed · 10 Jun 2011 at 10:56

sounds a bit butt-kissy to me... dunno

Participant · 10 Jun 2011 at 10:57

I wouldn't do this personally, as an interviewer being slimed rubs me up the wrong way. Makes me feel dirty and wonder what other sleazy tactics the person might employ to get their own way.

Sime · 10 Jun 2011 at 10:57

I mean I have had done three interviews in my life and got the jobs without this but just curious to see really...

Edrof · 10 Jun 2011 at 10:58

Never heard of it before. Could either be original and slightly impressive or as Robbie said slimeball-city.

Johnnytoxic · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:01

seems very desperate.

Posty · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:02

At my Uni careers offices they recommend these steps

send coverletter/cv
phone a day or two after
get interview
send thanks letter/email a day or two after

Admiral Huddy · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:03

How odd indeed.. What did you write?

xxalxx · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:06

Sounds bad, why not just a "Thanks for the interview, hope to hear from you soon" email?

Cosimo · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:08

First I’ve heard of this and I can’t think of any valid reason to do this. Very odd.

Teledude · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:09

Haven't.
Wouldn't. Ever.

And for a careers office to advice this is odd! :confused:

Hastarius · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:10

I guess it depends on how you word it. It'll either come across as slimy or sincere.
Seems a bit pointless if you ask me, considering you've got jobs previously without doing this.

singist · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:13

Maybe a good idea to use the word 'opportunity' too eh?

Vonhelmet · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:14

Just say thanks when you're leaving :confused:

Marky · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:17

I personally wouldn't do that. I would just shake my interviewers hand and say thanks for your time or something similar.

timmy85 · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:18

I wouldn't, I would just thank them for the opportunity verbally at the end of the interview when you shake their hands good bye.

meghatronic · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:20

timmy85 said:
I wouldn't, I would just thank them for the opportunity verbally at the end of the interview when you shake their hands good bye.

This.

ColdAsIce · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:24

Good way of sorting the people that come straight from the career office or been sent on some lame interview technique course. Never heard of this in my life and would feel really lame doing it.

Downsy · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:30

Oooh, sounds creepy. Drop them an email a couple of days later saying thank you for seeing me, let them know you're in contact if they have any further questions and look forward to hearing from them soon. It shows you're interested and have the ability and confidence to chase things up off your own back.

EDIT, address this to HR rather than the interviewer otherwise it may seem a little underhanded to go direct.

Wyrdo · 10 Jun 2011 at 11:31

Sime said:
Afew years back when I was on the dole I went to an "interview techniques" meeting. I havent had to do an interview in a while now as the company im at now just took me on (previous employment).

One of the pieces of advice to secure the job was type up a letter to the interviewer saying "thanks for the opertunity etc" and leave it at reception after you have finished the interview.

Has anyone ever done this? It sounds really lame but if it works then who cares!

I've never done it, would never do it.