Thank you letter
Hey guys! I finished my first interview at a retail store (Tilly's if anyone happens to know) a few hours ago. It was a group interview, very casual and people were just dressed in shirts and t-shirts. I just applied to be a sales associate (not much else to do when you're 17 with no work experience). I read in a lot of places that a thank you letter is a must, but most of those sites were geared towards landing professional jobs. So, I was wondering if a thank you letter is really necessary for this type of interview and job. Would it be too much, like too formal or something? And if a thank you letter is still necessary should it be delivered in person or by mail? I heard it should be done within 24 hours so I was thinking in person; however the interviewer said that she would not be working tomorrow, so I don't think it really matters at all. Any help for this newbie here would be very appreciated. :D Thanks! Personally, I don't feel for this type of job a formal thank you letter is needed. You may want to do a quick phone call and leave a message thanking for their time, but even this might be too much. For the future, I'd never in person give a thank you letter. I'd always mail it and send it as soon after the interview as possible. Absolutely necessary. First, you were one of many... how are you going to stand out? Are the others sending a thank-you note? Second, it shows good "customer service" skills... after all, it IS retail. Third, it gives you another opportunity to sell yourself. What were the one or two things that the interviewer said was important? Being on time? Point out that you are very punctual. Good at dealing with customers? Tell her how much you love dealing with people. Hand deliver it in an envelope with her name on it so it is waiting for her when she gets in. | |
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