Suppose a person (me) had an interview for a job that went well. It is a position the person is interested in, and he would like to follow up, telling the potential employer how interesting he found the position, how he really feels like he would fit in, how much he thinks he could contribute, etc, etc.
In the old days (like, 15 years ago when I last did the job search thing) notes like this were printed on pieces of paper and sent in envelopes to the potential employer. Given the prevalance of email these days though I wonder if that is still the preferred format. Does the type of job or industry have any bearing? The job is in biotech and a certain amount of computer proficiency would be expected. How about a short email followed by a somewhat longer letter? Or would that be overkill?
Anxiously awaiting Your Humble Opinions.
Too much.
Email is it. I speak as a man who’s received tons of offers over the last ten years. Interview, then send an email thanking them and offering to provide any further info.
Instead of e-mailing a simple text message create and attach a Word document. Allows you to use the convenience and speed of e-mail but still allows the potential employer to have an actual document to save, print, or whatever.
This was 6 years ago, but after I interviewed with my current company, I sent an email and also a short note thanking them. I sent the email because I wanted to get something to them quickly. I sent the note because I wanted something physical. My company is a rather conservative and old fashioned group, and I felt the etiquette of always sending something in hard copy would apply. I did make sure that I didn’t use the same text in each!
I don’t think a letter and email would seem like overkill. If you’re really interested in the opportunity, why not show that? As long as you’re not a pest or anything.
Most of the people I interview don’t send any thank you notes, emails, or letters. It bugs me. I don’t know that the whole thank you thing really influences my decision to a large extent but it does a little. I notice the few that do follow up, and it makes me want to find something good about them. That does count for something.