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Great article! However, I disagree with #10. As a Recruiter myself, I would take this to be too forward and over-dominant. *Maybe* if you're interviewing for a sales position or something of that nature where being "pushy" and strong willed is part of the qualifications, but otherwise I would say follow #1-9 and disregard #10. Great job - thanks Lindsay!

HRpro123 of TX 1:08PM June 26, 2012

@Fay

So? Who cares if they get irritated. You really want the job right? And would do whatever it takes? Its not your fault the interviewer felt that way. They have to expect that in there position and always be prepared to handle situations like that.

Be confident and diligent. If that job doesn't work, then just move on.

hydride of CA 3:44PM June 11, 2012

I disagreed with the info on this and then saw your question. I think either method is acceptable,

while 2 or more could be viewed as annoying, manipulative or underhanded (making sure they remember your name), to an already busy interviewer. I'm old-school and am surprised to see the process hasn't changed. When I first moved to the Dallas area (25 yrs. ago), I did't get a job I was well qualified for, after following others advice to call weekly checking on the status of the position. The interviewer became annoyed. Emails are sufficient, u sent something.

Fay of TX 12:07AM March 05, 2012

I recently interviewed (last week) for another position within the company I work for, primarily, because our whole department (37 people) are being displaced....the work is being transferred to Pittsburgh (from Phoenix)......I felt the interview went well (to now work in another department (clerical/administrative).....I did send a thank you to the interviewer by way of email.....did not send a hard copy, even though I DID buy a thank you card! Now I feel I should have, and that it is too late because the interviewing process ended Friday. Does anyone think I messed up? I am mad at myself for not sending the hard copy, thinking the email would be faster (sent the very next morning after the interview was held the prior afternoon). If you were the interviewer, how would you interpret an email ONLY? Please, some thoughts !!

Jane of AZ 3:07PM March 04, 2012

Would you have any suggestions? I made it through the phone interview. The airline company is flying me out of a major airport 200 miles from where I'm staying instead of the local airport. I am unemployed and need this career, however I am unable to afford to rent a car or pay for a ticket. My unemployment check has been pending for 9 weeks. Should I mention this to H.R. or will this be a red flag.

Donna Kobialka of WY 7:38PM March 03, 2012

Would you have any suggestions? I made it through the phone interview. The airline company is flying me out of a major airport 200 miles from where I'm staying instead of the local airport. I am unemployed and need this career, however I am unable to afford to rent a car or pay for a ticket. My unemployment check has been pending for 9 weeks. Should I mention this to H.R. or will this be a red flag.

Donna Kobialka of WY 7:36PM March 03, 2012

It is the professional thing to do to thank an interviewer for their time. It creates a good impression. Maybe the thank you note will help get the job, and maybe you won't, but the price of postage is a small one to leave a good impression for the future and not burn your bridges.

Ken of CA 7:53PM February 29, 2012

Tip No. 7 is not the thing to do. You want to send a thank-you note AFTER you get the job! What if you send a thank-you note after the interview and you STILL don't get the job? That's like saying "thanks for nothing!"

Nathaniel Parks of MI 11:47AM February 28, 2012

Cogito Ergo Sum

Chris of KS 10:23AM February 28, 2012

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