This morning I received a text that excitedly stated, “Got the job!!!!!” I was not so much surprised that she was selected as much as how quickly the offer came. It was only yesterday afternoon that she had been one of 15 interviewees vying for the same position, with 15 more scheduled for today.
It certainly is true that she must have done well in the interview itself, and been prepared to answer questions confidently. She also is a well-qualified candidate with an outstanding background – all important factors for landing the position. But there is one thing that most likely made the difference in her selection being made so quickly, and that is the simple act of following up after the interview with a Thank You note (email in this case due to time constraints).
Why did this gesture turn the tide? Because as is the case often with interviewees, a ranking order begins to take shape after each completes the interview. She obviously was the best candidate yesterday, and from what the company knew about the each of the 15 candidates scheduled to interview today, they felt there was no reason to waste their time with anyone else once they received her Thank You email. Specifically, the mentions in her note that indicated that she was truly interested in the position backed with examples why, and examples of how she hoped to contribute to the organization if offered the position. The note wasn’t complicated, but simple and straight to the point. Once they heard this from her, they pulled the trigger. It really can be that simple.
For more specifics on Thank You Notes, please refer to a previous post here. After an interview, a Thank You note can make all the difference by keeping you at the forefront of the interviewer’s mind when it comes time to make the choice on who is hired.
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