JEEBUS I'm An Idiot!

[matcom]

ALMOST forgot to send a thank you email to the guy who interviewed me this morning :banghead:

thank GAWD i remembered!

DOH!

[LSK]

1. you douchebag!!!

Send the guy some glitter just to seal the deal!!

:popcorn:

[matcom]

2. it's hot out

maybe he would like some refreshing Fresca instead?

[LSK]

5. its never too hot for glitter

[Whoa_Nelly]

3. Print and post this on your refrigrator, and you will NEVER forget again!

[stellanoir]

4. First goes the "street cred. . ."

then the etiquette starts to falter.

What was the interview about. . .?

Can we hear it or read it online. . .?

And what's with 60 views and only 3 votes here. . .?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6655993

[billyskank]

6. Get DS1 to photoshop him while you're at it

Everyone likes that.

[Hugin]

7. It's been noticed...

:rofl:

[matcom]

8. ...

:thumbsup: :D

[kay1864]

9. So how'd it go?

[matcom]

10. it went great

if they call me back for a face-to-face

it went shitty if they don't :D

really not sure. he threw the "you might be overqualified" line in. :eyes:

[ohiosmith]

12. How did you respond to the "overqualified" comment?

[matcom]

13. not sure I really did effectively

:shrug:

I asked him to explain the position in more detail then reinforced my skills based on the areas he was specific about

[ohiosmith]

14. Good response. Another good response is " I believe that I am ideally qualified based on my skills

and experience including.....".

Did you reiterate your ability to meet their specific needs in your follow-up letter?

[matcom]

15. no.

x(

but I did mention "team", "synergy" and "boxing outside" :D

[ohiosmith]

Bad boy. Good boy. You may want to send a hard copy letter that discusses

their specific needs and how you meet them. If you would like some pointers, IM me.

[matcom]

19. well I think he knows I meet their needs

remember he is concerned i'm "overqualified".

he knows I have the skills.

[ohiosmith]

21. When an interviewer uses the overqualified comment it usually means:

They can't or think they can't afford you

You'll continue looking for something better suited to your skills and background after they hire you

There is a fear that you are better qualified than the person to whom you would report

[matcom]

23. well, actually their salary range is right in line with what i'm making now

one of the things i stressed is that I have been looking at this company for months and my exact words were, "I'm seeking a position within your corporation with the goal of having a retirement party thrown on my behalf in 25 years." :D

he liked that

[ohiosmith]

24. I'd hire you. Well actually, I 'd think about hiring you and hopefully come to my senses before

extending an offer.

[matcom]

26. once you saw my ass face to face

you would hire me for my stair climbing abilities.

you serious? you think that might have been a positive statement?

*fingers crossed*

[ohiosmith]

28. Asses face to face. What an image. If he liked it, it was positive.

[kay1864]

18. It's "teaming", silly

Get with the program. Verb every noun!

[Hugin]

22. What, no 6-Sigma?!?! You got's to have 6-Sigma!!1! nt

[DS1]

11. People say you're still supposed to hand-write a letter

I say they're just lucky to not to get a brick through their car window

[matcom]

16. I haven't written a letter by hand in probably 15 years!

:eyes:

[Debi]

17. All those good vibes for you to blow it in the post interview follow-up?

[matcom]

20. LOL!

i said ALMOST forgot :D

[Dr. Strange]

25. I hope you mentioned the bird and the bike!

If so, you're in!

[tandot]

27. We hired someone today who didn't forget to send a thank-you email

and she'll get the job. We haven't heard back from the other applicant since the interview.

Sending a Thank-you email is an absolute must.

Good luck.