MidwesternAloha Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 That seems like a lot of emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c m Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Personally, I would. But I always send follow up emails even after I interview for jobs. They can be brief emails, I would imagine. Edited February 17, 2015 by c m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliaful Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did it at one school I interviewed at, for only a couple of my interviewers + the program coordinator. I did go in to this process thinking I'd be doing it every time, but I didn't stick to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacchanalia Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I definitely do, if you're going to write them make sure you personalize each one and try and connect it to your interest in the school or a connection you made in the interview. It's one of those can't hurt gestures that lets them see your name again. freudianneuro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefulgrad87 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 But how long should they be. I interviewed with 2 profs (one was POI, other was a close friend of theirs) and 4 grad students (2 from the lab of the POI and 2 from other labs). Should the thank yous be longer for the POI/both profs? Should all be short? I am always afraid to be an annoyance as I know they get many emails every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isilya Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I did it at one school I interviewed at, for only a couple of my interviewers + the program coordinator. I did go in to this process thinking I'd be doing it every time, but I didn't stick to it. Me too. I've found myself way too exhausted and busy to send thank you emails consistently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freudianneuro Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I've been sending them to every person I interview with, the people that coordinated the weekend, and any grad students that were helpful. They are all thoughtful and personalized and I try to add something funny or unique from our conversation. I just set up all the drafts with the emails on the interview list in gmail and write something short unless it's someone I really connected with. Before internet I'd send thank you cards to people I interviewed with for jobs and drop it in the mail on my way home. It might be old school but I've always had positive results from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweredbycoldfusion Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I did it when it felt relevant. If I had a good interview, I 100% sent the email. I thanked my student hosts in person before I left, so no emails there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademoiselle2308 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) I always send some kind of thank you. For my first three interviews I sent hand-written thank you notes. For my last two interviews I sent e-mails. The emails were nice because almost all of the professors emailed me back with a positive message, which was encouraging! I know they are busy people so I try to keep my thank-you's short - 4 sentences max. Edited February 25, 2015 by mademoiselle2308 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asperfemme Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have another question about the thank-you thing but don't want to start a new thread on this. So I interviewed with my first and second choices for the program I applied to and my first choice seemed pretty set on being my supervisor. I also felt he was the best fit for me. I have sent him a substantial thank-you letter mentioning the above and saying I look forward to potentially working with him. The interview with my second choice was okay, but since all of the faculty will be making decisions as a team and communicating about their students, should I write her a letter saying I am still interested in her supervising me? I don't want to seem indecisive about my supervisor. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwesternAloha Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I have another question about the thank-you thing but don't want to start a new thread on this. So I interviewed with my first and second choices for the program I applied to and my first choice seemed pretty set on being my supervisor. I also felt he was the best fit for me. I have sent him a substantial thank-you letter mentioning the above and saying I look forward to potentially working with him. The interview with my second choice was okay, but since all of the faculty will be making decisions as a team and communicating about their students, should I write her a letter saying I am still interested in her supervising me? I don't want to seem indecisive about my supervisor. Any advice? I would just thank the interviewer for his/her time and not try to mention supervising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asperfemme Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I would just thank the interviewer for his/her time and not try to mention supervising. Okay thanks, that makes sense. I want to walk a fine line between being interested and not being AS interested. I want to make sure I convey that I wouldn't mind having the latter person as my supervisor, but only if my first choice decides to give me up for whatever reason. Edited March 2, 2015 by Asperfemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FantasticalDevPsych Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Adding some more general to this thread: I did send a personalized one to my POI at my one interview. I received an email in response the same day answering my question about the next steps in the process too (unfortunately it didn't have too good news about my POI getting funding). My current PI (for undergrad), who I've been working with for two years now, said they really appreciate them and that to them, it definetely looks good to send them. My advice for the situation above (take with a grain of salt though): I'd send one detailed one to your first choice and possibly thank the interviewer for their time and possibly mentioning trying to collaborate with your second choice if the school seemed open to encouraging that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcp Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I sent super short emails to everyone I interviewed with (2-3 sentences), just thanking them and adding a positive note or two. Prob not a good idea to email people saying that you hope to potentially work with them, or things like that. Just kinda communicates the wrong thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskim05 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 There's this one website suggesting that I send thank you cards instead... Wouldn't that seem like I'm trying too hard? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edotdl Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 On 9/25/2015 at 8:14 PM, sskim05 said: There's this one website suggesting that I send thank you cards instead... Wouldn't that seem like I'm trying too hard? lol I don't think it'd hurt you, but might just take a lot of time/effort. I'd think emails would be sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morifol Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 When would you send a 'Thank You' after a Skype interview? The same day? The day after? What would you say if you are going fo the short version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevermind Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 45 minutes ago, morifol said: When would you send a 'Thank You' after a Skype interview? The same day? The day after? What would you say if you are going fo the short version? My thank you was about an hour after the Skype interview (our interview ran long and I had to be somewhere...so it was after my next appt.). It basically said: "Dear Dr. ___, I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me today. I enjoyed our discussion on [research] and I am excited about the opportunity of working with you in the future." After the interview, he wanted another Skype session to finish our discussion, so I just made reference to setting up another time after that. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdyjilly Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 ALWAYS. I send a hand written note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morifol Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, nevermind said: My thank you was about an hour after the Skype interview (our interview ran long and I had to be somewhere...so it was after my next appt.). It basically said: "Dear Dr. ___, I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me today. I enjoyed our discussion on [research] and I am excited about the opportunity of working with you in the future." After the interview, he wanted another Skype session to finish our discussion, so I just made reference to setting up another time after that. Hope this helps. It is really helpful! What if I might not be working with this particular professor? How could I phrase it in a more subtle way? Looking forward to discussing... talking... ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevermind Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Just now, morifol said: It is really helpful! What if I might not be working with this particular professor? How could I phrase it in a more subtle way? Looking forward to discussing... talking... ?! Just reiterating interest in attending the program is fine, I think. "Due to our discussions on [topics], I am even more interested by the prospect of attending ABC program at X University." morifol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morifol Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, nevermind said: Just reiterating interest in attending the program is fine, I think. "Due to our discussions on [topics], I am even more interested by the prospect of attending ABC program at X University." Thank you! Superhelpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohanps Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 As I interview at my workplace, I occasionally receive them and they always come off as needy and "try-hard". I'd suggest avoiding sending them entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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