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Massacure

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:27 PM
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Ack, Job employment dilemma.

I went for a job interview on Sunday, and I want to type a thank you letter. I met with someone named Lorraine or Lorain, but I do not know the correct spelling. I also do not know the last name of the manager. So what should I put in my header of my thank you letter?

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linazelle

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:33 PM
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1. Call the company tomorrow and ask a secretary--anonymously.nt

Edited on Tue Mar-14-06 09:34 PM by linazelle

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Massacure

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:36 PM
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2. If I don't get it sent out until tomorrow, would that look tacky?

I'm actually quite embarrassed sending it out so late, but I had a 8-10 page paper due today for my college credit English class.

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linazelle

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Tue Mar-14-06 10:14 PM
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9. Won't it look tacky if you send it out with the wrong name?

What other choice do you have? :shrug:

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readmoreoften

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:36 PM
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4. yes, I agree.

The normative spelling of Lorraine is just that. But all anyway to be sure. Hell, get someone else to do it if you're nervous.

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Oversea Visitor

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:36 PM
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3. Haha

Just call and say you want to get the name right.
Quite normal practice in business.
Gain points too for double checking.

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SoCalDem

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Wed Mar-15-06 05:37 PM
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13. Tell them you forgot to get a business card, and want to get the spelling

Edited on Wed Mar-15-06 05:38 PM by SoCalDem

correct :) or go online and look for the company ..see if they list their human resources people..Maybe the name is there :)

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MoeHayNow

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:42 PM
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5. Call and good luck!

Calling to confirm the spelling of a manager, supervisor, HR person, whomever it was you spoke to is very common practice.
And it's always worth it. A lot of people in power to hire have seen a whole lot more people interviewing for the same job lately. You'll gain points by knowing the proper spelling of his/her name. Many employers use the "did they spell my name right" as the litmus test for a second interview.

You may have the best resume of the pile, but if you spell the hiring manager's name wrong, you've shot yourself in the foot.

In most cases, you won't even have to give them your name. It can be completely anonymous.

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doodadem

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Tue Mar-14-06 09:47 PM
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6. Call the company

First thing tomor., and get the correct spelling on both first and last names, and her title.

I always tell candidates not to be afraid to take notes at an interview, as long as you maintain good eye contact. Good idea to ask for a business card as well.

Good luck!

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1932

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Tue Mar-14-06 10:10 PM
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8. Yeah. Call the receptionist and ask.

Better to get it 100% right than take a guess when the correct info is a simple phone call away. I'm sure that's the sort of behaviour they'd expect from you if they hired you.

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Digit

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Tue Mar-14-06 10:04 PM
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7. Just a question...are thank you letters necessary?

I have always been a Realtor, but I can't do stairs anymore due to a bad knee.

As a Realtor, I was interviewing the Broker In Charge to see if I wanted to work for THEM.
So you see, I am new at this, so pardon the question.

By the way...I love the tip about getting the business card.

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Massacure

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Tue Mar-14-06 10:30 PM
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10. You want to stand out as much as possible.

Edited on Tue Mar-14-06 10:30 PM by Massacure

A thank you note gets your name out to the company one more time. When I was reading about what to put in it online, I read that only about 5% of people send out thank you notes for interviews. So the courtesy is definitely worth the effort if gives you a chance to top 95% of the other people. Of course that is assuming you don't do poorly in the interview.

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Digit

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Tue Mar-14-06 10:49 PM
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11. Thanks for the information, best of luck to you on getting that job!

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Massacure

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Wed Mar-15-06 05:34 PM
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12. Kick for another question

I have her last name and spelling now. I had a teacher of mine proofread my letter, and I am about to change it. But seeing as how three days have passed, should I drop the letter off personally rather than mailing it? Who would I give it to, the person at the customer service desk?

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cally

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Wed Mar-15-06 05:46 PM
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15. Depends on how big a company

I find that mail makes it to the right person more easily than letters left with the front desk if it's a big company. Too often the receptionist doesn't know what to do with letters left sice the mail clerk does it. If it's a smaller company, then I would drop it off.

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Massacure

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Wed Mar-15-06 06:03 PM
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16. I handed my application in in person.

But thats because the store only accepts them handed in in person only. They do not want them mailed for some reason. Would a thank you letter be the same way do you think?

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cally

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Wed Mar-15-06 08:15 PM
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18. Then, I would take it in person...nt

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SoCalDem

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Wed Mar-15-06 06:06 PM
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17. Just mail it.. Hand delivering it might appear too desperate

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pitohui

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Wed Mar-15-06 05:39 PM
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14. there are multiple spellings of this name

i've also seen loraine and lorayne

you have no alternative but to inquire quietly to get the correct spelling as others suggest

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