Thank You Email After Interview Question

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Should I send one? I had my interview Thurs. and was thinking of sending one Monday. Opinions?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Academics.

What could it hurt? I can't imagine a hiring manager saying, "OMG! A thank you for the interview! We're not hiring this one, that's for sure!" :D

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You should absolutely send one and you should send it the day of your interview. I have interviewed twice since i graduated, sent a note both times, and was offered both positions. The HR woman actually thanked me for sending one. It will make you stand out and let them know how serious you are about the job! Good luck!

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.

i'd send an actual hand written card.

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Ooops-I didn't see you said email- melmarie23 is right, it should be a handwriiten thank you!

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, Med-Surg.

Definitely send it! I'm a new grad, albeit a second degree grad, so I struggled with the card vs. email thing. I ended up doing both...I don't see how it could've hurt. I sent a business-like, professional-type email and followed up with a handwritten card the same day. I did get the job! Good luck to you!!!

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

Personal note is great but if it is a large hospital it may be awhile before correct person gets it.. I would send a email note to a hospital Hiring manager and a personal note if you could walk into a facility and leave it with front desk so the it gets there quickly. Thank her for her time, express you desire for the job.. but make it fairly short.

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Specializes in Acute Rehab, SCI, Clinic, HH, Med/Surg.

Yes...did it after my interview too and got the position! I asked for the interviewers business card and sent it to her work email. At this point I would walk it in. Wish you the best of luck!

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YES!...an e-mail thank you will do just fine, and I would personalize it..maybe something that was said during interview and/or reinforce why you would be the perfect fit for that particular position...good luck!

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Just sent a basic thank you email. Its a big hospital and its 2 hours from my home. Thanks for all the advice folks:)

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Specializes in ICU.

I always appreciate them. it shows me seriousness in the position.

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Specializes in Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D.

Funny story, my mom was HR manager for many years. She hated what she called "bread and butter letters", with her it would be a negative but she readily admitted most HR people loved them. But of course she did not like most HR people either! Years ago, I never sent them but in current job search I certainly would!!

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