Jessica 0 #1 April 22, 2003 What's the proper format for these, especially when it's an internal job? E-mail? Normal business letter? Note from stationary store? Put in their mailboxes or interoffice mail or tape to their office doors? I'm confused. Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #2 April 22, 2003 I vote email...these days it's pretty official, but still casual enough to be personal. -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #3 April 22, 2003 From internals, I get email. From externals, it's paper. So I'd vote email, unless you guys don't use it for official stuff. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #4 April 22, 2003 email for sure. Be sure to drop one off because believe it or not, a lot of people don't.edit: BTW there's nothing wrong with asking for the job in the note too. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haylee 0 #5 April 22, 2003 I would say, regardless of whether it's an internal or external interview, send a formal thank you letter (either via the United States Postal Service or via an internal mail system). When I interviewed for another position within my company I sent a letter through the company mail system. Further correspondence was through e-mail.Haylee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #6 April 22, 2003 don't listen to Haylee...she spells her name all funky-like...just kills the credibility. -S _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #7 April 22, 2003 What I'm inclined to do is put handwritten notes in their boxes. It was a very casual interview, and I guess I want to show a little more effort than just hitting "send" on Outlook. Would that be a faux pas?Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #8 April 22, 2003 I wouldn't say it was. Anything is nice, and I agree that hits a balance between too informal and officially sucking up. Of course, if you include chocolate~~~~ Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragontail 0 #9 April 22, 2003 Being the sentimental type, I think I would appreciate a hand-written note... of course I think any thank-you note would be appreciated as long as you don't close with something like "up yours" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NinjaBiscuit 0 #10 April 22, 2003 I like the hand written thing. If you run with a crowd of emailer's, a handwritten note will make you remembered. This being for a job, that's the kind of popularity you want. Gary B. http://www.ninjabiscuits.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 April 22, 2003 I do a lot of hiring (and firing) and I just get weirded out by the notes. I think if you're going to do it, do it from outside with USPS. Anybody out there ever make a hiring decision cause you got a note? "Gosh, two great applicants. OH! we got a note! Hire that one!" Really? JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 April 23, 2003 Quote Being the sentimental type, You're the sentimental type? Gee, i couldn't tell.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #13 April 23, 2003 Quote post interview thank you notes i consider that sucking up behavior and I'm quite shocked to learn that you of all people..... Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #14 April 23, 2003 I think it sort of depends on what kind of interview it was and how it went. I recently had an interview that had three people from the hiring company in it. It was very relaxed and casual feeling. So I just sent each of them a hand written thank you card. Just a few sentences, no big deal, just enough so that they know I had the forthought to say thanks. Sometimes a formal letter is appropriate, but I think it all depends on the feel of the interview. I felt like a formal letter would be over doing it and that I didn't need to rehash why they should hire me, because I felt I had done a good job of that in the interview. So I chose cards. I'm going to my second interview with them tomorrow so apparently what I did, did no harm. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragontail 0 #15 April 23, 2003 Quote Quote Being the sentimental type, You're the sentimental type? Gee, i couldn't tell.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSkyChick 0 #16 April 23, 2003 Having hired a couple of people in my career, the thank you note that got the most attention (and the job) arrived with flowers! She woulda got it anyway, but boy did she start the job off already loved by all. Not sure if that's appropriate for an internal position or even for you at all, but FWITW, it was a sweet thing to do. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
