Comments on: Job Interview Nerves: Should I Apologize for Being Nervous in My Thank You Letter? http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/12/28/after-interview-thank-you-letter-should-i-mention-my-nervousness/ A little career advice. Some job stories. A place to learn about career education. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/12/28/after-interview-thank-you-letter-should-i-mention-my-nervousness/comment-page-1/#comment-14130 Ronnie Ann Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:25:40 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=1737#comment-14130 Thanks Arlene, Marsha and Jim! While I strongly suggested not mentioning anything about nervousness, I had left a bit of wiggle room for the possibility (in rare cases) of addressing nervousness in a way that might help. But after reading your replies and those on LinkedIn where I also posted this, I have to say I agree that a thank you note focused on the positive is a much smarter approach. Even if a candidate was nervous, the positive note may leave enough of an impression to give her or him another chance. Thanks to all for your wisdom! ~ Ronnie Ann Thanks Arlene, Marsha and Jim!

While I strongly suggested not mentioning anything about nervousness, I had left a bit of wiggle room for the possibility (in rare cases) of addressing nervousness in a way that might help. But after reading your replies and those on LinkedIn where I also posted this, I have to say I agree that a thank you note focused on the positive is a much smarter approach. Even if a candidate was nervous, the positive note may leave enough of an impression to give her or him another chance.

Thanks to all for your wisdom!

~ Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Jim Horrell http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/12/28/after-interview-thank-you-letter-should-i-mention-my-nervousness/comment-page-1/#comment-14124 Jim Horrell Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:57:33 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=1737#comment-14124 I agree with Arlene. I would not mention nervousness in my thank you letter. Some people are better at showing skills and abilities in written words rather than speaking. Writing a positive thank you letter and showing your written communications skills will definitely make a better impression than explaining why you were nervous. I agree with Arlene. I would not mention nervousness in my thank you letter. Some people are better at showing skills and abilities in written words rather than speaking. Writing a positive thank you letter and showing your written communications skills will definitely make a better impression than explaining why you were nervous.

]]> By: Marsha Shirley http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/12/28/after-interview-thank-you-letter-should-i-mention-my-nervousness/comment-page-1/#comment-14097 Marsha Shirley Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:51:28 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=1737#comment-14097 One thing to bear in mind is no matter how nice the interviewer seems, the workplace is no place for emotion. Your nervousness will go in one ear and out the other. One thing to bear in mind is no matter how nice the interviewer seems, the workplace is no place for emotion. Your nervousness will go in one ear and out the other.

]]> By: Arlene Hauben http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/12/28/after-interview-thank-you-letter-should-i-mention-my-nervousness/comment-page-1/#comment-14046 Arlene Hauben Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:59:21 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=1737#comment-14046 You raise a good question. I don't think the nervousness should be mentioned. It sounds too defensive. Strike a better chord by writing a really good thank you note that shows confidence and interest. You raise a good question. I don’t think the nervousness should be mentioned. It sounds too defensive. Strike a better chord by writing a really good thank you note that shows confidence and interest.

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