Thank you note to interviewers

[mkatsmh]

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I just had an interview for a job at a hospital and got rejected but I still want to write a thank you note to my interviewers (there were two). I think I'm just going to write one card to both of them, to avoid saying the same things on the two separate cards. Can anyone think of a good way to say "you both" or "both of you"? I use it a lot it the letter and it's getting repetitive. I don't want to say "you guys" since it might sound kind of immature...? Also, do you guys think it's okay to add the date at the end of the card after my signature just in case they don't see it for a while?

Thanks so much in advanced!

 

[benzonase]

why would you write a thank you to people that didn't hire you?


very strange

 

[Narmerguy]

I just had an interview for a job at a hospital and got rejected but I still want to write a thank you note to my interviewers (there were two). I think I'm just going to write one card to both of them, to avoid saying the same things on the two separate cards. Can anyone think of a good way to say "you both" or "both of you"? I use it a lot it the letter and it's getting repetitive. I don't want to say "you guys" since it might sound kind of immature...? Also, do you guys think it's okay to add the date at the end of the card after my signature just in case they don't see it for a while?

Thanks so much in advanced!

Are you mailing it? It will be postmarked so the date isn't necessary but they honestly won't care if you write it in the card. Just say "you" it works for the plural and the singular. You could also stop addressing them and using any form of the second person at all if you like. Honestly, don't think this over too much.

 

[earf]

I just had an interview for a job at a hospital and got rejected but I still want to write a thank you note to my interviewers (there were two). I think I'm just going to write one card to both of them, to avoid saying the same things on the two separate cards. Can anyone think of a good way to say "you both" or "both of you"? I use it a lot it the letter and it's getting repetitive. I don't want to say "you guys" since it might sound kind of immature...? Also, do you guys think it's okay to add the date at the end of the card after my signature just in case they don't see it for a while?

Thanks so much in advanced!

If you know their names, that would be best. If not, just try to avoid writing those words (use passive voice, say "the interview", etc.)

And you used "you guys" in the next sentence to address us. Immature, much?

 

[eefen]

And you used "you guys" in the next sentence to address us. Immature, much?

Well...it is an online forum.... At least the OP knows when NOT to use the phrase. 🙂

To answer the original questions: I would date it, maybe on the top right hand corner. Also, +1 to changing your sentence structure occasionally such that you don't have to say some variation of "you guys" repeatedly.

 

[Fivo]

why would you write a thank you to people that didn't hire you?


very strange

This.

Don't even write the thank you note. You got rejected and it's over. Chances are they'll throw the letter away and not even remember you. If you happen to apply again in the future, you might get rejected for the same reason you were the first time, regardless of the letter, and even then you will probably have new interviewers. Save yourself some time and money and skip the note.

 

[eefen]

I think it's reasonable for the OP to say thank you for the interviewers' time and consideration. After all, the primary purpose of thank you cards isn't to make sure we get what we want....it's just to say thanks. That remains true regardless of the outcome.

That being said, thank you cards can, as a secondary effect, be helpful in reminding your interviewer about you. If the OP was interviewed, he/she was probably qualified on paper for the position. It could just be that someone else was even more qualified. In the event that the OP runs into these interviewers down the road, the fact that their last interaction was a positive one may, possibly, prove helpful.

But I agree it's not necessary. It is nice, though.

 

[mkatsmh]

Thanks for the advice.
I'm writing the thank you note because I volunteer at that hospital and everyone just kinds of knows each other. eefen is pretty much spot on, I just want to be considerate. Also, they were really kind during the interview and called to let me know I wasn't selected really pushed me to apply in a couple months. Of course, I don't know if they were just trying to be nice, but I just appreciate their "niceness" about the whole thing.
Thanks again all!