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BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

Fax or Phone Interview Follow Up ??

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

I would call the company and ask for her email address. A fax seems a little weird, and personally I would rather send something written rather than try to initiate a "please remember me" conversation.

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

I agree. And, yes, companies can take 10 days to make a decision. It's nice that they told you what to expect. Some don't (and people don't ask), so who knows how long it might take. If you interview for a public institution, sometimes you could go off on a sabbatical before they and you would know whether or not you were hired!

Kelly · Hermes

Do you know the mailing address? If I were in your shoes I'd rather send a "thanks for the interview, it was great meeting you and learning about your company, can't wait to hear from you" note than try to make a phone call. Especially because they told you it would be 10 days, I think if you call earlier than that just to "say hi" or check in on things, they might think you're impatient.

FWIW My company takes like a month to hire someone. 10 days would be moving pretty fast around here :)

Boots · Gucci

Kelly wrote:
Do you know the mailing address? If I were in your shoes I'd rather send a "thanks for the interview, it was great meeting you and learning about your company, can't wait to hear from you" note than try to make a phone call. Especially because they told you it would be 10 days, I think if you call earlier than that just to "say hi" or check in on things, they might think you're impatient.

FWIW My company takes like a month to hire someone. 10 days would be moving pretty fast around here :)

I agree. The follow up thank you note (on professional looking stationary) not only works as a way to remind the compny about you for this job, it will also leave a good impression if you don't get this position. You never know if there is another position opening up that you might be considered for. Faxing seems weird to me as well and voicemail is too easily forgotten.

Good luck!!!!

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

I hate to say this, but I've been interviewing people for hiring in my Dept lately and I get follow up emails/notes within 1-2 days (if not 1-2 hours.) Shows a lot of interest in the position. I'd send an email right away

-- Edited by gossipgirl on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 09:00:06 PM

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

Thank you for all the great suggestions! I will call to request her email, and send a letter if the receptionist will not release it.

Yana · Dooney & Bourke

I think e-mail is most appropriate.