| Posted By |
Message |
WhatNow
Say Cheese!
Member since 1/06 8033 total posts
Name:
A (formerly WhatNow?)
|
Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Every sample of a thank you letter I found online starts off with Dear Mr. Last name.
However, everyone at the company uses first names and when introducing themselves and then referring to each other with me during a group interview used first names only. I feel that I should use first names addressing the person in the letters.
What do you think?
|
Posted 9/15/14 9:38 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
MESal0820
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/11 543 total posts
Name:
Meghan
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
As a recruiter (HR Generalist) I have received it both ways. I always introduce myself as my first name. However, when I talk on the phone or am giving my position I always say my last name as well. I have received thank you letters all different ways. Dear First Last, Dear First, Dear Ms. Last.
Honestly, I personally don't notice either way.
|
| Posted 9/15/14 9:46 PM |
| |
|
chilltocam
LIF Adult
Member since 11/11 9141 total posts
Name:
|
Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
I would err on the side of being more formal and address it "Dear Mr/Ms last name" . I just went through an interview process that was similar (everyone used first names) but I never considered addressing g the thank you emails that way
Message edited 9/15/2014 10:19:21 PM.
|
| Posted 9/15/14 10:17 PM |
| |
|
WhatNow
Say Cheese!
Member since 1/06 8033 total posts
Name:
A (formerly WhatNow?)
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Posted by chilltocam
I would err on the side of being more formal and address it "Dear Mr/Ms last name" . I just went through an interview process that was similar (everyone used first names) but I never considered addressing g the thank you emails that way
But the thing is, I already addressed all those people by their first name several times during the interview...
|
| Posted 9/15/14 10:47 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Posted by chilltocam
I would err on the side of being more formal and address it "Dear Mr/Ms last name" . I just went through an interview process that was similar (everyone used first names) but I never considered addressing g the thank you emails that way
This.
Let them be the one to tell you it's okay to not be so formal.
I have students who call me Dear Ms. M until I tell them to please not do so.
|
| Posted 9/16/14 5:23 AM |
| |
|
MrsO
Big Brothers to Be
Member since 1/07 4521 total posts
Name:
Maureen
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
I would use the formal address. I think a letter is more formal than speaking in person.
|
| Posted 9/16/14 9:57 AM |
| |
|
mema2012
LIF Infant
Member since 10/12 333 total posts
Name:
Mema
|
Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Agree with above...go formal, Mrs/Mr/Ms Last Name
Good luck!
|
| Posted 9/16/14 10:06 AM |
| |
|
WhatNow
Say Cheese!
Member since 1/06 8033 total posts
Name:
A (formerly WhatNow?)
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Thank you, everyone!! I ended up using the formal addresses in all thank you emails. It felt right!
|
| Posted 9/16/14 12:42 PM |
| |
|
chilltocam
LIF Adult
Member since 11/11 9141 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Posted by WhatNow
Thank you, everyone!! I ended up using the formal addresses in all thank you emails. It felt right!
Good luck with the job!
|
| Posted 9/16/14 1:37 PM |
| |
|
WhatNow
Say Cheese!
Member since 1/06 8033 total posts
Name:
A (formerly WhatNow?)
|
Re: Quick, somewhat silly question about a post-interview thank you email.
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by WhatNow
Thank you, everyone!! I ended up using the formal addresses in all thank you emails. It felt right!
Good luck with the job!
Thank you! I should know by end of week...
|
| Posted 9/16/14 9:19 PM |
| |
|
