A recruiter just told me that some people will “literally FREAK OUT if they don’t get a thank you note after an interview” Is this true??

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That’s really dramatic. I’ve never chosen a candidate based on a thank you note. If I receive one it’s nice. If I don’t. I move TF on and get on with my life.

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I once DIDN’T hire someone BECAUSE of the thank you note they sent. Go tell that to your recruiter and watch their head 🤯. #BeingSeriousBTW

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Well you were both oriented towards each other during the interview...

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big red flag. I basically walked on to a "great" gig that had all these drama flags flying.

I lasted a year and a half with the drama. lesson learned. stay away, unless you like managing up 100% of your time.

On the other hand, I sent two thank you emails last week, one to HR who set up the interview and one to the person who interviewed me... no response. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Had a similar experience recently. But guess it’s the same back when thank you cards were sent in the mail.

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Freaking out is overreacting. But why wouldn't you send a thank you? It sets you apart from the other candidates who couldn't be bothered. It shows the hiring manager that you actually care.

Fair enough. But some people do get hung up over the thank you. Cover your bases.

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