Interview Follow-Up Question - Updated with sample thank you letter for help in proofing!

I just finished a phone interview with a company and she said she will call me back later this week to schedule to meet next week with her boss for a second interview.

My question is, I usually follow up an interview with a thank you letter. I do not have her e-mail address or regular address. All correspondence has been via the phone (I applied through a website that didn't give an e-mail address, I just hit an "apply now" button). How do I send her a thank you?

I really want this job so it is important to me that I do the right thing. Thanks.

Message edited 3/15/2006 12:42:05 PM.

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Call the company & ask for her email address.

eta. I would be impressed if a candidate found out my email without asking me.

Message edited 3/15/2006 10:53:42 AM.

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Can you call the number and get reception instead of the interviewer directly? If so, ask reception for the address or email address.

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I would google the name of the company name & see what comes up. If it gives you the correct company name & info then you can take the address from there. But if she has not given you the direct address of her direct number I don't know if she will wonder how you got her info.

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Posted by LadyLainez

I would google the name of the company name & see what comes up. If it gives you the correct company name & info then you can take the address from there. But if she has not given you the direct address of her direct number I don't know if she will wonder how you got her info.

Message edited 3/15/2006 11:02:50 AM.

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No I think you should email her. It shows ingenuity on your part for getting it. If you emailed her at home, that's stalker.

eta. do you guys realize that I've googled people I'm interviewing to see what comes up. Just wanted to make sure you realized that potential employers may do that - esp those with my space pages.

Message edited 3/15/2006 11:09:22 AM.

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Message edited 3/15/2006 11:35:27 AM.

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Thanks everyone. I really hope I get this one. Keep your fingers crossed!

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Please proof my thank you e-mail for me. I want it to be perfect as this is the perfect job for me!

Thank you!!!

Dear Beth,

I wanted to thank you for the time you took to interview me for the Human Resources Coordinator position today so I called the main line to your office and asked for your e-mail address. I hope you don't mind.

After reflecting on our interview, I am convinced that I have the skills, knowledge and personality you're looking for. I am a hard worker who has a strong ability to multi-task and work independently or as a team. During our conversation I realized that we both recognize the rewards of being in Human Resources and could use this as a great tool to help the company in many ways. I know that I would enjoy assisting the Carolina and Tennessee region with any and all human resource requirements.

Beth, I really enjoyed our conversation and I believe I am a great fit for this position. I am looking forward to meeting with the Director of Human Resources next week and hope that I can meet you as well if the scheduling allows.

Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity to interview for this position. I promise you I won't let you down if you give me the chance to show what I can do. I eagerly await the next step in the process.

Sincerely,
Suzanne (I will obviously add my last name and contact info here as well in the e-mail)

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Message edited 3/15/2006 2:13:28 PM.

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Thanks Jackie! I wasn't sure what to do about finding her e-mail addresss out.

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I think Jackie's edits are good. In the original one you sounded too eager for the job (I know you are but they don't need to know that). Also no need to discuss how you got your email. You're resourceful, leave it at that.

Message edited 3/15/2006 4:07:43 PM.

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Dear Beth,

I wanted to thank you for the time you took today to interview me for the Human Resources Coordinator position.

After reflecting on our interview, I am convinced that I have the skills, knowledge, and personality you're looking for. I am a hard worker who has a strong ability to multi-task and work independently or as a team. During our conversation I realized that we both recognize the rewards of being in Human Resources and could use this as a great tool to help the company in many ways. I know that I would enjoy assisting the Carolina and Tennessee regions with any and all human resource requirements.

Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity to interview for this position. I am looking forward to meeting with the Director of Human Resources next week and hope that I can meet you as well if the scheduling allows.
I eagerly await the next step in the process.


Sincerely,
Suzanne


I think this version is great!

Re: Interview Follow-Up Question - Updated with sample thank you letter for help in proofing!

Thanks everyone! I sent Jackie's version over and she already replied asking me to meet her and the HR Director next Thursday when they are in town for the second round!