i forgot the ADON's name

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Specializes in LTC.

So I got a job offer today and I forgot the name of the ADON who interviewed me. So I had someone call the facility and ask for her name. Well they called and said they wanted to send her a thank you note...Do you think she will associate me with this call if she gets a thank you note next week? And will she be offended that I forgot her name and take the job away?

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Why would anyone be offended by a well-worded thank-you note?

Most managers realize that applicants are human. If you had called my unit and asked for my name or spelling in order to send a thank-you, I would be uplifted, not offended :)

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Anyone who would decide not to give you a job based on the information you gave us is someone you don't want to work for.

If anything, the ADON would probably be impressed that you took the time to track down the information and made the effort to send her a thank you note. Many interviewees do not realize that this is part of job-hunting etiquette, so this little gesture should give you a boost in her eyes.

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Specializes in LTC.

Thanks for your quick and warm replies! I was really worried about this but about an hour later the ADON called me back and said they were going forward with my background check. So I'm officially hired!

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Congratulations!

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