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Do I send a thank you card for an interview?

I interviewed with two people at once, should I send one thank you card to both or two cards, one to each individual? (Only one of the managers did most of the talking, should I just write one and include the other person's name in it?)

The interview was this past Friday (sending a card completely slipped my mind until today) and at the end of the interview they both said that it went very well and that they wanted me to interview with the president of the company either tomorrow or Wednesday.

So should I send a card to the two who interviewed me, even though they will probably get tomorrow or Wednesday...and should I send one or two cards?

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I would personally send two thank you cards to each person that met with you, thank them for their time, and reiterate that you would like to work for their company and look forward to hearing from them. I work in HR and I always like when people send thank you cards, it says a little something about their character.

    Example:

    Dear Mr. or Ms. Interviewer:

    Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, I really appreciated it. I feel I would be a great fit at company name and feel my qualifications would be an asset to the position name position. I look forward to hearing from you.

    Best,

    Your name

    -HR Girl

  • 1 decade ago

    Job etiquette does not involve sending thank you cards to interviewers. The thought of it is nice, but it is completely unnecessary. I am a personnel associate for Wal-Mart and I've never seen anything like that. A follow-up letter is more common if they haven't heard anything back in a week or two.

    But to answer your question if you are dead-set on sending a card, I would send it to each interviewer since it would be more personal to each one. It's a good question and I can understand your situation if it was an important job. Good luck by the way!

  • 1 decade ago

    It has been shown that some hiring managers will hire the first person that sends a thank you card. Some times when they can't make a decision on who to hire they will hire the first person that shows they are still interested in the job. Be it a thank you card, or a phone call, or an email that tells them thanks for their time and what not. It is not necessary, but sometimes it can help. If I were you I would send one to both and make them different so they don't think that you just have a "thank you template" setting around for this. Make them believe that you were interested in them too.

  • 1 decade ago

    I strongly advise against sending thank you cards. Instead, you call the interviewer or HR to inquire about your status once the date has come and passed for a reply from them.

    Thank you cards, IMO, smack of "sucking face". Interviewing is just part of the recruitment process so there's no need to provide appreciation. Plus, it just seems strange to send a card for having interviewed someone.

    A followup call inquiring about your status is, IMO, very impressive. It shows genuine interest in the positioin, that you really want that job. Employers like that. In the interview they usually tell by what date they will be making a decision. If they don't, then ask for one. When that date comes and passes, if you haven't gotten a reply, call the interviewer or HR rep inquiring about your status. Often, they haven't made one so ask for another date. Again, when that date comes and passes without a reply, call again. So long as you are polite, they won't mind, in fact, will be impressed with your interest.

    Best,

    -- Andy

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  • 1 decade ago

    I would send one card thanking the both of them. Two cards might be considered overkill and hurt your chances. But do be sure to mention BOTH person's names on the card as you would not want to step on anyones toes.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    A business like card would be nice to both individuals.

  • G-gal
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Always, always send a hand written note as soon as possible as a thank you to anyone who you met with. It looks the most personal and shows that you took the time to thank them for their time.

  • 1 decade ago

    A follow-up letter is more appropriate. A thank you card seems a little presumptive of the outcome.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    i think of she'd get excitement from any thank you letter - on the instant lots is only completed by using digital mail! yet once you acquire on extremely nicely on a private point, then deliver her a private hand written observe. be constructive to comprise your handle although in case you % to persist with by using with the internship - perchance you will desire to ask her to get her secretary to deliver you some extra info so which you have a written checklist. solid luck.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It is optional but it a good gesture in maintaining a new job relationship.

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