Thank-you note after interview?

[Lukat]

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Do you guys all send thank-you notes/emails to the interviewers/admission committee after the interviews? A student from CCOM told me that it's really not necessary so I'm not sure what is right to do 😳

 

[blueflower]

Do you guys all send thank-you notes/emails to the interviewers/admission committee after the interviews? A student from CCOM told me that it's really not necessary so I'm not sure what is right to do 😳

Definitely send a thank you. A simple thank you goes a long way, and it never hurts to show your appreciation to the people who are deciding your fate. 😉

 

[Kevin Baker]

Do you guys all send thank-you notes/emails to the interviewers/admission committee after the interviews? A student from CCOM told me that it's really not necessary so I'm not sure what is right to do 😳

Do it. It is common courtesy, but if you're looking for a more selfish reason, it keeps you in their minds. Granted, a lot of schools simply have interviewers fill out a sheet, and they don't advocate for you at the meeting, who do you think they are going to suggest gets the spot if they're asked, either later in the season for waitlists, or before the committee meeting. The person who sends a heartfelt note, or the person who is out of contact?

An email is more appropriate imo than a card, but this is a point of contention. I couldn't believe when I got responses to my thank you emails and it really made me feel like the faculty at that school were in it for the students.

 

[MightyMoose]

I think most interviewers submit their decisions immediately after you leave the room, so a few days later and you are no longer on their minds (at least for my previous interviews).

That being said, a thank you note is a courtesy that I feel is warranted to show appreciation for someone who volunteered to review your application, take time off of what is most likely and already hectic schedule, and argue as your advocate for medical school... I think it is classless to fail to at least send an email thank you note, but that's my opinion.

 

[Lukat]

I think most interviewers submit their decisions immediately after you leave the room, so a few days later and you are no longer on their minds (at least for my previous interviews).

That being said, a thank you note is a courtesy that I feel is warranted to show appreciation for someone who volunteered to review your application, take time off of what is most likely and already hectic schedule, and argue as your advocate for medical school... I think it is classless to fail to at least send an email thank you note, but that's my opinion.

I did send thank-you emails but I was just wondering whether it's a common practice to do since the student told me that it's not.

 

[MightyMoose]

I did send thank-you emails but I was just wondering whether it's a common practice to do since the student told me that it's not.

No. I take the time to hand write a card for my interviewers and mail it, but I don't think an email is inappropriate it's just personal preference. I feel like a hand written card is a little more personal than an email.

Common practice or not, it's good manners.

The card doesn't need to be Shakespeare, just thank them for their time and be done with it. People talk about adding interesting tidbits from their interview, but if it wasn't interesting, don't force it. Just thank them and move on. It's the thought that counts.

 

[StarStup]

I would. I do after all my interviews, even for jobs. It is common courtesy and I think people appreciate it. I would hand write (no email) and include something you guys talked about. Not sure if it helps to get accepted, but it sure doesn't hurt!

 

[PlayUltimate15]

Meh. I didn't want it to come off like I was sucking up and a CCOM student also advised me not to do it. It must not have mattered because I was accepted today.

 

[Lukat]

Meh. I didn't want it to come off like I was sucking up and a CCOM student also advised me not to do it. It must not have mattered because I was accepted today.

Yeah, it's weird that you also had a CCOM student told you that. Maybe it's the same person who I talked to.

 

[EEL08]

I didn't send thank you cards or emails. I thought about it but just got really busy after getting back from my interviews. I don't think it's bad if you don't send them but if you were raised to always send thank you cards then go ahead and do it.

 

[Goro]

Frankly, as an interviewer, I just ignore them.

 

[MightyMoose]

Frankly, as an interviewer, I just ignore them.

You don't even read them? You should let us know where you interview at and we'll be sure not to waste our time and send you one if you're our interviewer and you aren't even going to read them...

 

[Helen Wheels]

I feel kind of embarassed.... I never even really thought about sending them after my interview. 😳 I only had one interview and in the stress of everything I didn't think about it. And I have been the kind of person who has always sent thank you notes after job interviews. I doubt it makes much difference in your acceptance but it does seem to be a polite thing to do.

 

[ilikepie1232]

I sent one to CCOM after my interview to get some good karma flowing my way... seemed to work pretty well. I would say its a good practice - regardless if they read it or not - because there's always that one that does read it and that can make the difference sometimes. Maybe not now, but somewhere in the future.