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You just landed an interview and thought you had nailed it. To make sure, you want to thank them but you don’t know how. Since some people go above and beyond when it comes to thanking a company, you don’t want to take it too far because you may hurt yourself and do more harm, rather than do good.
#1 Don’t send flowers: While it may be tempting to send flowers or a larger plant, this isn’t the way to go. While it may be a nice gesture and it would be something that you would appreciate, it doesn’t mean the interviewer is going to like it. Avoid sending gifts or flowers. Instead, you’re just going to want to stick to something rather simple such as a card or even a little e-mail. On top of that, you’re going to find that some may view it as a bribe and many corporations have policies against something such as this.
#2 Don’t friend on Facebook: Facebook is for personal lives and since many want to keep it private, don’t head out and friend your interviewer on Facebook. This is not for business and I’m sure this person that you just met a few days ago is willing to share everything with you. There is no advantage to adding someone like this to your Facebook and most will perceive you as a stalker if you do something such as this. Avoid this like the plaque!
#3 Wait for the call: Many people make the mistake and call right after the interview. Like a date, don’t just call right away. This is going to show that you’re rather desperate. Instead, give it a few days for them to go through their other interviews and let them make your decision. If you’re going to call up just to thank them, I would avoid this. Instead, just send a nice card or even an e-mail to let them know how you appreciated it.
These are three great tips that you can use when you want to thank the interviewer. As long as you take your time and don’t show that you’re desperate, you’ll find that most interviewers will respect you for a simple thank you.
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