Wish me luck! (Job interview tomorrow)

[-Jrabbit]

Oops, just read the OP. I guess they know how to contact you, since you already work there...

[Spec]

I never heard of the thanks for the interview e-mail...Thats just buttkissing to me. Hell, the guy said thank you for the interview when he left, why would he send me an e-mail to tell me again?

Also, I hate buttkissers, I always prefer straight forward poeple. But the problem with hating buttkissers is that the more you ignore them, the more they kiss-up...Its like a vicous circle...

Spec.

[-Jrabbit]

Since this was an internal application where Japher already works, it's probably not necessary. Depends on if he knows the decision-maker for the gig, and if he sees that person in hallways/cube farms/cafeteria. If so, it can be done verbally. If not, he should send a quick email.

The "thanks for the interview" email reminds them who you are, and shows you as detail-oriented for following up.

[Japher]

How about this:

Thank you, everyone, for taking the time Tuesday and Wednesday to interview me for the Process Engineering position. I am honored to have been considered for the position and hope that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships deem me worthy of the opening. I have enjoyed my past year here at NAMEOFCOMPANY and look forward to applying my skills in new ways so that I can contribute more to the success of the company as well as the Engineering departmental goals. If there are any questions or concerns left unaddressed please do not hesitate to contact me.

[Kontiki]

Originally posted by Japher
How about this:

I am honored to have been considered for the position and hope that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships deem me worthy of the opening.

This sentence isn't good. You should come off as confident that you can not only do the job, but excel at it. What you wrote above makes it sound it's this great honor that they'd even recognize a peon like you and that you desperately hope you may one day be able to live up to their expectations.

[Spec]

Originally posted by Japher
How about this:

Thank you, everyone, for taking the time Tuesday and Wednesday to interview me for the Process Engineering position. I am honored to have been considered for the position and hope that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships deem me worthy of the opening. I have enjoyed my past year here at NAMEOFCOMPANY and look forward to applying my skills in new ways so that I can contribute more to the success of the company as well as the Engineering departmental goals. If there are any questions or concerns left unaddressed please do not hesitate to contact me.

BUTTKISSER!!!

Seriously, its a good e-mail. But personnaly, it would create a doubt in my head about hiring you. But I'm not a politicaly correct type of person. I hate brown-nosing, and to me, thats what it looks like. My 2-cents.

Do what YOU feel is right.


Spec.

[Asher]

Originally posted by Spec
I never heard of the thanks for the interview e-mail...Thats just buttkissing to me.

It's a white collar thing. You wouldn't get it.

[Spec]

I used to be loans officer, investment/mutual funds officer and also an enterprise solutions consultant...and I never heard of than you e-mails.

Come on Asher, its time you pulled out the French card now.

Spec.

[-Jrabbit]

Japh, that one does sound a little needy. I basically agree with Kontiki; you want to sound confident. The second half of it is OK though. "I look forward to moving into this new phase of my career here" is more the vibe you want. The implied loyalty is a plus.

[Japher]

Edit:

Thank you, everyone, for taking the time Tuesday and Wednesday to interview me for the Process Engineering position. I am honored to have been considered for the opening and am confident that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships make me capable of being successful in the position. I have enjoyed my past year here at NAMEOFCO and look forward to entering this new phase of my career where I can contribute more to the success of the company as well as the Engineering departmental goals. If there are any questions or concerns left unaddressed please do not hesitate to contact me.



How 'bout that?

[Kontiki]

Better, but I'd still drop the "I am honored" bit.

[Japher]

Yeah, I was thinking about that.

[Japher]

What about now:


Thank you for taking the time Tuesday and Wednesday to interview me for the Process Engineering position. It was a pleasure speaking with everyone regarding the responsibilities and requirements for the role, and I am confident that my education, professional background and ability to build positive working relationships make me capable of being successful in the position. I have enjoyed my past year here at NAMEOFCO and look forward to entering this new phase of my career where I can contribute more to the success of the company as well as the Engineering departmental goals. If there are any questions or concerns left unaddressed please do not hesitate to contact me.

[Asher]

Originally posted by Spec
I used to be loans officer, investment/mutual funds officer and also an enterprise solutions consultant...and I never heard of than you e-mails.

"Loans Officer" --> Schoolyard bully?
"Investment/Mutual Funds Officer" --> Salesman?
"Enterprise Solutions Consultant" --> Loudmouthed critic?

[b etor]

Originally posted by Japher
Your daddy probably lives under someone's desk.

umm... no.