Phone Interviews

Again, really? Obviously, that is not true in all cases as I know that myself and others I am familiar with, appreciate the time taken to send a hand written thank you not as opposed to an email.

I don't see a hand written thank you note as being any more obtrusive than an email. They can easily be read and discarded into the trash, the same as an email.

If there are two candidates applying for a job and they are equal in every respect, I'd give preference to the candidate that went out of their way to thank me for an interview as opposed to an email.

 

Good luck.

 

Might I ask what industry you work in, and what entry level positions you've had experience in hiring?

 

I have worked in the computer industry all my life and have indirect involvement in a number of interviews over that time (i.e. interview candidates, provide input, but no ultimate hiring authority).

EDIT: Some of the positions would be considered entry level, others intermediate, others advanced.

 

I do understand what you're saying... But it irritates me to no end when someone hands me on paper, what could've been sent via email. Much easier to archive or save an email, then it is to file or store a piece of paper.

 

I have been told that hand-written thank you notes are appropriate after in-person interviews. Some advise writing them in the car after the interviews and asking the receptionist or admin to distribute them for you. Tried it once after interviews in Seattle. Didn't get that job either. ;-)

I usually send email thank yous after phone interviews. I personalize them, and try to note something said during the interview. If I thought I didn't answer a question well or completely, I may even add to my answer in the email.

I can't say whether these efforts have been rewarded, but at least I feel it was important as a courtesy to those that I interviewed with. Occasionally I even get an email back, thanking me.

Ronny... would it be reasonable to also ask what industry you work in and level of interviews you conduct? That info would seem to be helpful to the OP as well. If my info is useful, I work in the high tech industry in mid-level marketing roles.

 

Believe me, I want 99.9% of all my communication via email so I can choose to easily delete it or file it for future, searchable reference. I still routinely look back on 5+ year old emails to see how sites and systems were originally set up, original contract details or information as to who originally worked on various system aspects. However, on a work-related personal level, I'd rather have something hand written.

 

IMO, hand written thank you letter means a lot more than email. Just because you do not agree with it, does not mean that everyone else feels the same way or it is the industry standard.

 

I can't imagine that an interview process that began with a web assessment would require 3 interviews.

This seems like overkill in the extreme to me.

I assume that web assessments are only given to entry level positions.

If you were going to hire say an IT Manager, I would think that your resume an background check, not a flimsy web assements would be more appropriate, but what do I know.

HR practices have changed I suppose, where 3 interviews and a web assessment is necessary to hire an employee.

 

..for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.


Philippians 4:11(b)-13

 

whoops my bad wrong thread sorry

 

Congrats bro! Learned a lot from the replies as well.

 

Congrats Sajan... great news!