Is it too late to send a thank you?

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I had an interview on Tuesday. Today is Friday. Is it too late to send a thank you to the nurse manager. I did not realize that you are supposed to send a thank you within 24 hours of the interview:uhoh3:

I have had a total of three interviews for this position. The first was a brief phone interview with the nurse recruiter to discuss my experience and interests. I applied for several positions. The second was Tuesday 1/12 with the NM and and assistant head nurse. They seemed very interested. The NM stated that there were 5 applicants being considered. I was the first interview. She said she would probably interview one more and that's it. I REALLY want this job!! I had my 3rd interview today by phone with the nurse recruiter- she had to reschedule last minute after I already arrived yesterday. I plan to send a thank you to her today. Sooo, would it be lame to send a thank you now to the NM? It's been 3 days since the interview. Is it too late? Could this cost me the job?

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Specializes in Home Care.

I'd go ahead and send the thank you, especially considering that you had a 3rd interview today :)

Send to both the NM and recruiter you spoke with on the phone.

Good luck!!

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Thanks for the reply. I guess it can't hurt?

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It's NEVER too late to send a thank you note! Pick out one thing about the interview that's been on your mind and be sure to mention that some way...makes it personal and helps the receiver recall your conversation as well.

Best of luck!

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

IMO, it's never too late to send a thank you for ANY reason.

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Specializes in LTC.

Its never to late.. but send it asap.. right now.. go! lol..

I just went through the interviews for my first nursing position and I sent out thank you letters to the director of nursing and nurse recruiter within 24 hours of my interview.

Also add in and remind them why you think you would be perfect for the job.

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Wow! I've never even heard of such a thing, much less done it. I have on occasion followed up with a phone call thanking them for their time and letting them know I am still interested in the position, but never a formal thank you note or letter. I've been gainfully employed for the last 28 years or so, so I guess it hasn't hurt me much...

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Specializes in Psych, Med/Surg, LTC.

Better late than never!

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Thanks! I sent a thank you to the recruiter and the nurse manager by email. I never actually met the recruiter and didn't have her email but I sent one to her firstname.lastname@___.org. I think I will send it to the HR general email as well. I looked on the website and the position is no longer posted. Hope that is a good sign that I am the one they will hire. I am supposed to hear next week. Thanks again for the supportive posts!!

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I would definetly send it.. Good Luck!!

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