How long do you wait before you send a thank you email after a job interview?

Personally, if I had had a good job interview (and wanted the job), I would write a real thank-you note and mail it at the PO with a real stamp. The next day would be fine.

Immediately afterwards.

Hmm this is new to me. Do you do this after you land the job? Or do it anyhow?

As I just said, if you had a good interview and you want the job, you write a thank-you note.

Sending thank you notes after a job interview is not something that is part of Australian job seeking culture (at least not yet). So, I would not do it but maybe it would give people a point of difference if they did.

@whitetigress You do it after the interview whether you have been offered the job or not.

I would do it as soon as possible after leaving the interview. From my phone on the way home, if at all possible.

I’ve never heard of such a thing. I wouldn’t feel it was right and I wouldn’t do it.

@flutherother It is commonly accepted practice, and it often helps someone get a job.

“Interview experts will tell you that it is critical to send a thank you note after every interview. Interview experts will also tell you that few jobseekers actually do it.

Writing a thank you note will not only get you noticed, it could give you a significant advantage over other candidates. Sending a thank you note demonstrates several things to your potential employer, the most important being a show of gratitude. Employers know that if you appreciate an opportunity, you will appreciate the job.

Thank you notes also give you a chance to reiterate your interest in the position and add anything that you forgot to mention previously. If you feel it is necessary to remind the interviewer of who you are, summarize a few main points discussed during the interview.”

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This is an idea that hasn’t made it across the pond yet as far as I know.

@flutherother it’s definitely getting to be common practise in the UK, at least in the IT industry. My partner’s been jobhunting and he always emailed thanks after an interview. (btw he started his new job last week).

I have to say, so far, I haven’t seen it in Australia either. That may just be my experience though. I think it is a nice idea. You normally don’t interview lots of people and until it becomes clichéd it could certainly make a potential employee stand out. If it became a requirement, I think it would lose its gloss though.

I would send out an e-mail the next day and if you really want the job, ALSO send out a hand-written thank you note.

I have to say that as a hiring manager what’s written in a thank you note hasn’t swayed my decision on who to hire. I’m only interested in a candidate for how they fit the culture, job requirements, etc. and a well written, thoughful note from someone who doesn’t will not change my mind.

My caution is that some candidates who have submitted poorly written notes end up hurting themselves. Be careful not to rush it. Keep it simple, on point, and brief, while clearly stating your interest.

If you don’t have alot of experience state your work ethic and how much you want an opportunity to work hard, prove yourself capable, and become a valued member of the team. Good luck

Write them “thank you” if you want the job. Don’t be too late, do it within one or two days.

Also, write “no thanks” if you don’t want the job…as a matter of courtesy.