Follow-up emails after interviews: do you send them? Never? Always? Sometime? For freelance projects or just staff positions?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

ALWAYS

likehelpful

For everything always.

like

Always. Try to include something specific you talked about, either in your work or industry related (to reaffirm that you have a POV).

like

EP OP - Follow up the next day. But don’t expect a response. It’s rare that they reply to “thank yous.” It doesn’t mean they didn’t like you. Just the way it is

like

If you don’t know the answer to this, you shouldn’t be in business.

like

@SP1 - i know...do people not know what good manners are???

like

I interned at BBDO. Texted the recruiter all the time after the interview and she pretty much told me the reason I got picked was because I was "hungry."

like

Why would you not..

like

Sorry I’m barely ever on Fishbowl. Follow up question: how much after the interview? A day? Later that same day? And do you copy everyone you interviewed with or just the main person?

Usually within 24 hours.

Always - something that shows it is unique to your conversation too. Doesn’t have to be very long but just show it’s not a copy and paste thank you. I also always send thank you emails after meeting with a client in person or senior leadership colleagues.

@OP If you interview with multiple people, send custom emails to each of them. Trust me, people talk. A blanket thank you email sent to the same people, separately, is a red flag. Also, don’t forget the recruiter.

If they didn’t give you their email address, don’t just try and guess or cyberstalk. Reach out to the recruiter and ask for their email addresses or if they’ll forward your note.

Some may not agree about cyberstalking, but as a hiring manager I personally find it awkward and a bit invasive if I didn’t give you my card or it didn’t come from the recruiter. Can always send them a LinkedIn invite with a short note.

In terms of timing, always send as soon as possible— by end of day ideally. Seems like most teams have a huddle afterward or the following day to make a decision. Better if you can get your message in before the tribal Council meets.

@Lead Content Strategist, thanks for this! Very interesting insights! Is it cyberstalking if they didn’t give you their card but you have their emails from the calendar invite?

Always

Related Posts

Consultant here at a small boutique consulting firm (first job out of college, recently promoted from Analyst role). What’s the process like in terms of transitioning to a product manager role, preferably at a big tech company, without any prior experience? How much are certain factors weighed in the application process (networking, personal portfolio, CS background, undergrad GPA, etc.)? What should I be focusing on doing right now if I give myself 1 year to prepare?

like

Interviewed at Deloitte, PwC and EY for Advisory Senior Consultant role. Deloitte offered $105K (plus $5K bonus), PWC offered $127K (plus $15K bonus) and EY offered $155K (plus $10K bonus). Surprised with the difference in pay between Deloitte & EY for same role. Is Deloitte Advisory paying less compared to other firms? 4.5YOE in Consulting.

like

Feeling disheartened after sending out 100+ applications with radio silence back. No rejections but no invited to interview either. I feel like my resume looks good, but I have not gone the referral route as of now. 1 YOE

like

3L with mostly A’s and B’s. I am having the worst luck trying to find work for after school and my experience working with lawyers has left me completely dejected. I cannot get an interview to save my life. I was so excited to get an externship summer after 2L with a small business and IP firm only to get yelled at on the phone a few times for not doing an assignment correctly. Mind you, I was working FOR FREE as it was a school connected externship. That made me never want to work in the law.

like

Can someone give me an insight on Allstate interview process and interview questions for FSD (full stack developer)?

like

Hey ,I applied 3 weeks ago to Bank of America USA ,with a decent resume and referral. But still did not heard back.Need a human eye who is willing to check my application and help me moving to the next step? Bank of America USA. I'm based in NY.

likehelpful

Hiring managers: have you made a hire based on how attractive the candidate was?

likefunnysmarthelpful

Feeling down... been trying desperately to exit my job and just keep getting rejection after rejection. Made it to the final round with multiple places and then rejected with no negative feedback just “bad timing”... idk how to keep doing this

likehelpful

can anyone help me with interview questions for Senior QA Engineer in walmart bangalore ?

like

I’m a graphic designer interviewing with a company. Is it normal to ask a potential candidate to redesign a 10 page brochure for their interview test? If not, any suggestions on how to proceed?

like

Hi Fishes,
My application at citibank is being shown in 'business review' since a week now on workday
portal.Is there any chance it is still being considered or does citibank just update it with delay and is already out of the race.Pls advise..

like

Hello, we've recently started a community focused on FAANG Interview preps. Wondering what kind of content people might be interested to see in such communities.

like

📌 In hackerrank, code pair interview. Interviewer knows about hints, possible way to solve problem or solution in advance ?

How to give best or impress interviewer in code pair interview ?

Your inputs please.

like

I applied for a position in KpMg uk and got call from KpMg Bangalore. Has someone routed my profile to India?

likefunny

Resigned from my job for blatant racism last week. Been a contingent worker for 6 months. The manager that recruited me unfortunately left after a couple weeks and went to another company. She however recommended me for the permanent opportunity to higher management. The acting manager came in, permanent role was posted, I applied, interviewed……manager told me they chose someone else external for the role. I could sense the manager had no intentions to hire me permanently

like

Hi Fishes,

I got referral for
PwC on 27th July 2022. And in application portal it's showing under review status. What does that mean. I haven't got any call from HR as well. Can anyone share their thoughts on this.

like

Bain & Company I applied to Bain PEG associate in late Jan and received an invite for online test in late March but have received no response so far. Is it normal that the application takes this long at Bain? Or does it mean I was rejected?Bain & Company

like

I’m interviewing for an in-house brand position at a tech company... after 10 years in the agency world. Any big things to watch out for or ask? Thanks 🙏🏽

like

More Posts

Hi , can someone help me with the resignation process in cgi? Do we jus need to drop a mail to manager or any request needs to be raised in the portal? And if it is just mail, then what happens if manager is on long leave for 2 weeks?

like

Anyone from Data and Analytics consulting practice in EY GDS?

like

Bajaj finance is extending an offer to me for Pune location of 16 LPA fixed. My current fixed is 11 LPA. Is this offer good enough ?
Tech stack: Machine learning, Python, R, PowerBI, Basic SQL.
YoE - 3 years

Can someone suggest if fixed pay is fair or low or high according to current standards. If it's low, how high should I quote to HR

Does Maximum Effort actually hire people? Is it anything like an actual agency or is it mainly just an offshoot of the production company

like

Should I leave my first permanent job as a team leader of 4 DPs in a FMCG business (only been there for 4 months) to join a huge Tech business for a 12months contract?

They offer me 60% more money than my permanent role. Circa 2000 dollars every month in my pocket

However, I am worried if I accept the tech role and I do not become permanent I will be looking again for a job in 12-24 months and my CV won't be showing a managerial position. Won't be showing any progress.

like

What does the technical assessment at Wynshop go over?

like

One key selling point, as they are trying to offer is the opportunity to work one day a week to use for things like training, acquiring certifications or building applications that you are interested in.

This sounds amazing. I don't get that at my current job. So, is this too good to be true? I would like your opinion on this.

like

Hey Guys,

Just got off a call with Counselor. Got Differentiating with Progression to Senior 2
Is there any hike for Progression and how much will be the VPB

SL: Tech Consulting

TIA

like

What is the base salary for Senior 1 in Gds tax currently? Anybody please?

like

Nearly 800+ people joined in EY GDS on 22nd Aug? Is EY GDS having really good time or will it face difficulties in near future? Can the existing emp of GDS shed light on it please? I was scared to know the figure in orientation.

likefunny

What is the salary range for Grade 9 in India in data management department or operations of Market Intelligence?

Does anyone have suggestions for what a salary should be for a Digital Marketing Analyst | Paid Social & Performance Media? I have 1 year of experience, the job asks for 0-1 year of experience. I feel I over meet the qualifications in some areas and just meet them in others. The recruiter said 50k is the salary the company is offer. I know I can negotiate. What are your thoughts on what the salary should be?

like

Does LEK London provide corporate phones?

like

How much should I charge per hour for a ux side job? Located in Vancouver, BC / Sr product designer 5+ years of experience

like

I love how "staff training" is the solution to every quality issue that arises. Doesn't seem to work very well

like

If everything is “asap”, nothing is “asap”

likesmart

Ever turned down a job bc of the commute?

Does anyone have experience with defi yield farming? It seems like a great way to make passive income, but I’m hesitant on how I can report the profits for my taxes. It seems pretty difficult to keep track of. Any opinions would be appreciated!

like
like

Additional Posts in Advertising

Serious question - which one lasts longer: real Donald Trump or Marcel?

like

Is anyone expecting agency layoffs at the moment?

like

Without asking or confirming, account lead booked an in-person client meeting that requires travel. Who books ~any~ major client meeting without first checking with the team ?

like

How long did you stay at your first job?
And what made you change places?

likesmart

I have an interview at 9am, during a snowstorm. Better get that job.

like

Any advice for presenting somebody else’s work? I’ve been stretched thin on different projects but have to present in place of some of on vacation with little time to prepare.

like

Hey, does anyone know the starting salary for a social strategist in NY?

like

Have layoffs been finished for the year or are more coming?

like

Just saw this focus factor ad on CNN and I was speechless. What the actual f*ck?

Post Photo
likefunny

How much do senior strategists in LA make? Moving from NY to LA and wondering how much of a hit in pay I’ll take from lower cost of living or whatever recruiters will say

like

Describe the candidate who impressed you the most throughout your years of interviewing people, and why? #motivationmonday #😇

like

Mccann creatives - what are the good groups?

like

Fish who moved to London without a job lined up: did you have any issues clearing customs at Heathrow? Heard they might give you trouble if you don’t have a return ticket. (Cont. in comments.)

likesmart

What are some questions to ask/things to look for before the first time you’re jumping ship that helped you decide whether it was worth it (other than remoteness, salary, and benefits)?

like

Thanks to production, I’ve now tasted every Lacroix flavor. 🤙🏼🤗

likefunny

How did your agency handle layoffs? All-agency meeting before they started? After they ended? Both?

Kinda sorta trying to predict if I’m losing my job tomorrow.

like

The socks I like are left and right footed and indicated as such on the bottom. Honestly, some mornings it takes two tries.

like

Who's got the most fishbowl points?

like

Why do people in this industry say "like" so much? It makes it annoying to, like, walk around the building and listen

like

What are some of the top B2B marketing agencies in the west coast? Any perspective what makes them great?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal