Comments on: How Do You Interview If Your Interviewer Doesn’t Know as Much as You Do?

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By: Ronnie Ann

Ronnie Ann — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:33:08 +0000

Hi Megan!

Congratulations both on the second interview and on remembering to send a note to each person. Nice going.

There are no there are hard and fast rules here since every company and industry is different – plus every person has his or her own way of looking at these things. I’ve certainly hired folks who never sent a note at all. But despite that, it’s a smart thing to do just in case and also because it says something about who you are that resonates well into the start of the job should you get the offer.

So by all means…send a second round of thank yous – either card or letter. Maybe this time a brief letter – esp. if some of the folks are the same – would do nicely. But whatever you think is best is the right answer since you’ve done so well already.

I wish you the best of luck, Meghan! PLEASE let us know what happens. We’re all rooting for you – but fear not…thank you notes to each and every reader will not be necessary.

~ Ronnie Ann

By: Meghan

Meghan — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:17:56 +0000

Help! I just landed a 2nd interview with a company. My first interview was a panel of 3 and I sent thank you cards to every person. After my 2nd interview do I repeat the process even if they are the same people? What if they are different people? Do I send Cards or Letters this time? Suggestions Needed PLEASE.

By: Ronnie Ann

Ronnie Ann — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:03:45 +0000

Thanks Shelley! Having gone on auditions myself at a younger age, I totally get the comparison. Even the most brilliant actor, if the chemistry isn’t there, won’t get the role. And job interviews are just like that. Please feel free to drop by and add your voice any time. No audition needed!

~ Ronnie Ann

By: shelley

shelley — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:51:00 +0000

SO true! I, too, have been on both sides of the desk. In reading your post, R-A, I was reminded that the process is not unlike that for actors, who must audition for roles and of course it seems easier to see in that scenario that everything depends on how the two click. We have to take responsibility and be prepared, show up on time, etc. but some of it is just simply out of our hands.

By: Ronnie Ann

Ronnie Ann — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:43:12 +0000

Thank you DebExo! Nicely summarized. And thanks for the lovely retweet.

I wish you all the best in your career and elsewhere!

~ Ronnie Ann

By: DebExo

DebExo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:56:38 +0000

Great advice….I have been there – on both sides! I particularly liked the balance…be yourself, don’t show off AND don’t be too self-effacing.