Posted by Clear Admit on November 20, 2003, at 10:05 am
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Interview Tips Interview season is now fully upon us! This is the time of year that we receive numerous inquiries about ‘thank you’ letter protocol. Here are some quick tips:
1) Although some might argue that a ‘thank you’ isn’t necessary after an MBA interview, this is simply not true. You need to send a note.
2) Despite the fact that tradition might have candidates post a handwritten note or formal business letter to their interviewer, this is not the best approach. In most cases, a letter sent through the mail will arrive AFTER your interviewer has submitted their report for the committee.
3) The best thing to do is send an email ‘thank you’ letter within 24 hours of your interview (ideally the same day). The letter should thank your interviewer for their time, reiterate your interest in the school and highlight a couple of things you discussed (to jog their memory). Keep in mind that just because it is an email does not mean that it should be overly casual. The beauty of the email ‘thank you’ is that it can be done from a terminal on campus, and airport or an internet cafe shortly after the interview. Imagine your interviewer sitting down in the evening to write up their report, and reading your email. This can give you a major edge. [Note: This requires that you get the interviewer's business card/email address at the interview (usually not a problem).]
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