Connie, I'd DEFINITELY apply for the QA job - sounds like it has a lot of perks and would be an upward move for you!
I know thank you notes seem very old fashioned, but I can tell you from very recent experience with new hires (both mine, and by colleagues), thank you notes actually made the difference between close candidates. It shows that you have more than a passing interest, attention to detail, and the ability to follow up. Now, none of the thank you notes were handwritten - they were all email. And they still made the difference.
I am generally all over thank you notes, so am super embarrassed that I didn't send one this time. I don't think I actually said "thank you for meeting with me" in my followup email, which I definitely should have.
But, OK, I can send him another email today. Hmm, must ponder what it should say. I'll probably ask for feedback before I send it.
OK, how's this?
Dear [name],
Thank you again for meeting with me last week about the library director position. I know it's a very busy time for you, but I'm wondering if you're still interested in having me to come to the school to meet with the library staff? I am available tomorrow afternoon as well as all day next Tuesday; I'll be out of town Wednesday through Friday of next week, but could also come in anytime during the week of June 3 if that's better for you.
Thanks, and I hope the end of the semester is going well!
Best wishes,
Kate
(I mentioned my limited availability next week in my last email, FWIW.)
The good job-fu is flowing (may it flow to Consuela also). I was part of an e-mail about passing work to junior staff to lighten the load on "us senior staff". I forwarded it to my manager with a snarky side comment about how I still consider myself junior staff.
His response - we need to move you up one level this year. Maybe 2. And he definitely sees me in the senior group. I'll take it. Just need to find out how to make that official and bump me into a new pay range (loft apartment...I'm coming for you).
Hey, Suzi, that's great!
And 'Suela, thanks for the link to Ask a Manager -- I'm reading through some of the blog posts now and it's really interesting.
Kate, I'd take out the "wondering" and maybe word it this way:
I know it's a very busy time for you, but I would welcome the opportunity to visit the school and meet with the library staff.
That's perfect, javachik. Much better. Thank you!
Very cool, Suzi! Hope it happens right quick.
I went with a sandwich and a blog post, with a side of editing.
