Hello everyone,
I had a very early interview this morning. Unfortunately, my alarm did not ring. I got late by 3 minutes to my interview and apologised. The interviewer said it was fine. The fit and the case went well.
I was thinking about sending him a thank you email for his understanding and to convey that I appreciate the extra time.
Is it a good idea? If yes, how should I approach it?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you emails are always a smart move! Don’t sweat it too much. If the conversation went well, you just have to hope your interviewer will show some grace.
Your note should hit the following topics:
Hey there,
While not ideal, 3 minutes is no big deal, and should not matter at all.
Similarly, however, for most interview situations and firms, a thank-you note will not move the needle because the evaluation is based solely on the case and fit.
In a nutshell, feel free to send a thank-you note but don't expect it to make a difference. :-)
Fingers crossed!
Florian
Hi there,
No need to worry! A small delay like that is unlikely to impact their decision, especially if the rest of the interview went well.
Sending a thank-you email is always a great idea and a professional way. Having that said, the case is decisive for the final decision.
Best of luck,
Kairavee
Hi there,
Q: I was thinking about sending him a thank you email for his understanding and to convey that I appreciate the extra time. Is it a good idea? If yes, how should I approach it?
That’s totally fine. You can simply thank the interviewer for his time and reiterate your interest in the firm. I would not refer to the fact that you were late, as you already apologized during the interview and 3 minutes is not a huge delay.
Good luck!
Francesco
Yes, sending a thank-you email is a great idea. Keep it brief and genuine. Acknowledge the slight delay, thank them for their understanding, and reiterate your enthusiasm for the role.
Thanks
Ashwin
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