Post-interview etiquette

[rstev1955]

Ones bowles are certainly difficult to control. I couldn't get mine to knock down any pins the last time I was at the alley.

 

[TIS]

In the "For what it's worth department"

Our Chief Pilot will not even CONSIDER an applicant who does not follow up in writing.

So, for all of you out there who say it doesn't matter, understand that you may become ineligible if you fail to write a thank you note after an interview. It may not help right an interview that's already in the toilet, but it can sway the vote.

TIS

 

[flyifrvfr]

Ones bowles are certainly difficult to control. I couldn't get mine to knock down any pins the last time I was at the alley.

I should have caught that but I failed to proof read my last post. By the way, that is funny. Bowels looks much better.

 

[hangar7guy]

Memo to the Spelling Police...

...it's "genitalia", not "genetalia".

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Re:

Memo to the Spelling Police...

That would be you.

 

[TonyC]

Re: Memo to the Spelling Police...

...it's "genitalia", not "genetalia".

LOL OK, I guess I'll start using the spell checker!

I'm sorry guys, but I couldn't resist... when 2 of the first 3 words in flyifrvfr's "Thank You note" were misspelled... well...

I thought it could be humorous, but he obviously didn't see it that way.


(Can I get credit for a typo instead of a spelling error???)

 

[flyifrvfr]

Re: Re: Memo to the Spelling Police...

LOL OK, I guess I'll start using the spell checker!

I'm sorry guys, but I couldn't resist... when 2 of the first 3 words in flyifrvfr's "Thank You note" were misspelled... well...

I thought it could be humorous, but he obviously didn't see it that way.


(Can I get credit for a typo instead of a spelling error???)

I'm certain I did not make myself clear when I posted my thank you note. You are the one who didn't get it, if I were to send a thank you note for a professional position I would use my computer and Word Perfect to correct for grammer and spelling errors. What surprises me most is that you try to come off as an intellect, yet you can't see the note was in jest, that means joke.

Now, the note was in jest but my response to you is not. As I said before I don't have a spellchecker for my post while using this forum, if I make an error in spelling, so what!

Take your time to proof read this post, maybe you can find a grammer or spelling error, point it out, and make yourself look superior. Dickless, homo, dork..

 

[TonyC]

Re: Re: Re: Memo to the Spelling Police...

I'm certain I did not make myself clear when I posted my thank you note. You are the one who didn't get it, if I were to send a thank you note for a professional position I would use my computer and Word Perfect to correct for grammer and spelling errors. What surprises me most is that you try to come off as an intellect, yet you can't see the note was in jest, that means joke.

Now, the note was in jest but my response to you is not. As I said before I don't have a spellchecker for my post while using this forum, if I make an error in spelling, so what!

Take your time to proof read this post, maybe you can find a grammer or spelling error, point it out, and make yourself look superior. Dickless, homo, dork..

On the contrary, I did indeed recognize that you intended your post to be humorous. You failed to discern that my "HR reaction" to your "humorous Thank You note" was also intended as humor.

And as far as looking superior, I'll not endeavor to do so by observing grammar, spelling, or punctuation. You have already demonstrated YOUR superiority by your extensive vocabulary and choice use of colorful labels. ("Homo" is SOooo 70's! )

 

[ThomasR]

Interview

Absolutely send a thank you note. I instruct all of my clients to send these, as it puts your name in front of the company again in a positive light.

As far as Hugh said, I also do not suggest emailing them. Emails get deleted and some people have high level spam filters on their systems.

The letters should be typed (not handwritten), addressing the outside of the envelope by hand. Statistics show that people are more likely to open a handwritten envelope before they will open one that is typed.

If you really want to impress, send it Fedex or UPS overnight. I do NOT suggest sending it return receipt requested, as some people are very leary of signing for those types of documents, as they are usually legal in nature!

I do not believe that sending a thank you note is "sucking up"; it is simply a matter of respect. A poll of HR people done in the past few years showed that only 1 in 300 people send a thank you and those are the people who are usually selected for the job.

I also do not suggest giving a "pre-prepared" thank you letter without a name or any personalized information in the letter. The letter is one more chance to align your abilities with the skills and philosophies of the company.

Kathy

Sorry Kathy, this is just a different point of view:

I worked for a major utility company with their own flight department. I worked in most areas of the Accounting Department. Large corporations have mail filters who screen mail as it comes in. It is sorted by content which means the first person to read mail is an entry level junior clerk with a set of criteria to sort and deliver outside messages. Thank you letters get low priority and might not ever be read by the intended person. FedEx gets filtered also. The clerk signs for it.

eMail, however, when addressed to the executive might get read unless the secretary is instructed to filter the eMail. Large corporations have a Millhouse of filters and blocks to derail outside contact. If you can't get to the executive by telephone without going through a secretary or anwering service you probably will not get though by mail or eMail for a simple thank you.

You can try it; it might be good practice, but not practicable. Make your thank you's when you are in front of the exec. at the end of the interview. ASK when to expect a reply. If they are looking to hire someone in a month or two, they are just looking not hiring.

 

[flyifrvfr]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Memo to the Spelling Police...

On the contrary, I did indeed recognize that you intended your post to be humorous. You failed to discern that my "HR reaction" to your "humorous Thank You note" was also intended as humor.

And as far as looking superior, I'll not endeavor to do so by observing grammar, spelling, or punctuation. You have already demonstrated YOUR superiority by your extensive vocabulary and choice use of colorful labels. ("Homo" is SOooo 70's! )

Your right, I should have labeled you a sausage smuggler. Don't worry about my extensive vocabulary or outdated reference to your sexual orientation. I still don't recall asking you to respond to a fictitous humorous letter. Maybe you should include a photo of yourself in future responses so we can make fun of your physical shortcomings.

 

[TonyC]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Memo to the Spelling Police...

Your right, I should have labeled you a sausage smuggler. Don't worry about my extensive vocabulary or outdated reference to your sexual orientation. I still don't recall asking you to respond to a fictitous humorous letter. Maybe you should include a photo of yourself in future responses so we can make fun of your physical shortcomings.

<sigh>

 

[ThomasR]

Spelling Police

Hey!!!

flyifrufr .......... TonyC

You are harshing on my peace.

 

[EAP]

Wow.

I always thought thank you letters were no brainers. I was even "thanked" by an HR exec after being hired by a major airline in the 1990's for my personal thank you letter. Looking back on it, I suppose it stood out because maybe I was the ONLY one to ever send one! Well, I don't think so, but....

I suppose a receptive environment to thank you letters may also be an indication of how "people orineted" the company is in the first place. Sausage factories probably rarely see thank you letters, and may be threatened by the "sissy faced, new fangled, ruffle skirt, letter thingy... with nicey-nice words in it."

You learn something new every day.

 

[Dubya]

hehe..i gotta get in on this

Thomas....your use of the word "practicable" is not correct. You should have chosen the word "practical" instead.

Wow...that was fun!



flyvifrfvfirf....whatever....your letter was funny!
TonyC...your reply was funny!
Keep going!

W

 

[ThomasR]

Re: hehe..i gotta get in on this

Thomas....your use of the word "practicable" is not correct. You should have chosen the word "practical" instead...........

Dubya,

Thanks, I will keep practicing.

 

[TonyC]

Re: Spelling Police

Hey!!!

flyifrufr .......... TonyC

You are harshing on my peace.

Sorry, Thomas. As soon as I figure out what "harshing" is, I'll immediately desist.

 

[ThomasR]

Spelling Police

Sorry, Thomas. As soon as I figure out what "harshing" is, I'll immediately desist.

TonyC,

I'm not really sure what it means. I thinks it is a "new age" thingy. Not to detract from the ...... 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's thingy's. You know what I mean?

There are information words and emotion words. When I hear information I listen. When I hear emotion I feel; either good or bad. Old people have more information. Young people have more emotion. Intelligent young people make an effort to train their communication skill by integrating emotion with information.

Too much emotion detracts from the quality of the information. Not enough emotion puts the listener to sleep. People who are empathetic decent by agreeing; a good thing. People who are combative decent by disagreeing; a bad thing.

Good leads to friendships while bad leads to conflict. If you had your choice would you prefer being Arab or Jewish? How well do you get along with your president, your neighbors, your children? Thank you, please, sorry, excuse me ...... are states of being; feel good phrases with little content. But, the more you use them the more impact your information has. Everyone will watch a dog fight; but its not really considered entertainment.

Thats all I have to say. Thank You.

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Re: Spelling Police

There are information words and emotion words. When I hear information I listen. When I hear emotion I feel; either good or bad. Old people have more information. Young people have more emotion. Intelligent young people make an effort to train their communication skill by integrating emotion with information.

Too much emotion detracts from the quality of the information. Not enough emotion puts the listener to sleep. People who are empathetic decent by agreeing; a good thing. People who are combative decent by disagreeing; a bad thing.

Good leads to friendships while bad leads to conflict. If you had your choice would you prefer being Arab or Jewish? How well do you get along with your president, your neighbors, your children? Thank you, please, sorry, excuse me ...... are states of being; feel good phrases with little content. But, the more you use them the more impact your information has. Everyone will watch a dog fight; but its not really considered entertainment.

Thats all I have to say. Thank You.

Good stuff. Are those original thoughts, or is there an author out there with more similar thoughts I might enjoy reading?

 

[TonyC]

Re: Spelling Police

TonyC,

I'm not really sure what it means. I thinks it is a "new age" thingy. Not to detract from the ...... 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's thingy's. You know what I mean?

Ummmm.... No. I still do not know what "harshing" is.

There are information words and emotion words. When I hear information I listen. When I hear emotion I feel; either good or bad. Old people have more information. Young people have more emotion. Intelligent young people make an effort to train their communication skill by integrating emotion with information.

I hope they're not teaching this in schools. To state that people speak in one way or another based on their AGE is GROSSLY simplistic.

Simplistic.... hmmm... maybe I'm beginning to understand

Too much emotion detracts from the quality of the information. Not enough emotion puts the listener to sleep. People who are empathetic decent by agreeing; a good thing. People who are combative decent by disagreeing; a bad thing.

If you intended to say "dissent" (to withhold assent; to differ in opinion) when you said "decent" ( appropriate; well-formed ; handsome; conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality : modestly clothed; free from immodesty or obscenity; fairly good but not excellent : adequate, satisfactory <decent wages>; marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill ) then I'll assume that you're telling me it is good to disagree by agreeing.

I disagree.

There are times when we will agree TO disagree. We will determine that it is impractical or impossible for us to agree on an issue, and that the practical course of action is to allow that disagreement to stand, but perhaps not stand between us. This is a far cry from "dissent by agreeing."

I'm reminded of a movement afoot not long ago to coddle failing students by ignoring their failure - - let them define their own success. Johnny, what is 2 plus 2? Teacher, 2 plus 2 equals 22. Why Johnny, that is good! I like the way you think. You're absolutely right. (Johnny will find out he's wrong after he gets his diploma and tries to get a job.)

Good leads to friendships while bad leads to conflict. If you had your choice would you prefer being Arab or Jewish?

OK, you've totally lost me here. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume this is not a racially biased or motivated remark, and then I'm left wondering what in the world you're trying to accomplish by asking the question.

How well do you get along with your president, your neighbors, your children? Thank you, please, sorry, excuse me ...... are states of being; feel good phrases with little content.

They're not states of being - - they're words that convey courtesy and respect.

But, the more you use them the more impact your information has. Everyone will watch a dog fight; but its not really considered entertainment.

Thats all I have to say. Thank You.

Umm.. you're welcome, I think.

(Was that a state of being, an empty feel good phrase?)

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Re: Re: Spelling Police

I hope they're not teaching this in schools. To state that people speak in one way or another based on their AGE is GROSSLY simplistic.

Of course it is overly simplistic. Try taking it in in a little more of a general sense, not literally. I think in general terms, there's a lot of truth in what was posted.