I’m trying to get into a new graduate RN program at a local hospital. The first part of the hire process is an open house and tour that I attended about a week ago. The next stage comes with a letter of invitation to a panel interview, which if one makes it past that step is followed by another panel interview. A friend of mine emailed a thank you letter to the Nurse Recruiter at the hospital after the open house the other day. I’m thinking about doing the same. I’m not sure though whether or not I should do so in a hand-written note or on business stationary, typed. I thought a hand-written thank you card (that looks professional – no butterflies or anything, just a simple “Thank you” on the front) would be more personal.
I haven’t actually been interviewed for the position yet. It was just a group open house and tour that was given, which is why I hadn’t sent the thank you letter out. Do you think it’s too late? 7 days later? There are still open houses going on through tomorrow (the last one is tomorrow)… there were three groups a day on 5 separate days.
Any suggestions on what I should write if I didn’t actually talk to the person who invited me directly (I was just shown around by former RN resident students who went through the program last time, and was given a power-point presentation answering questions by the director of the program).
What would be proper etiquette? I’d like the card to seem genuine, rather than another in-genuine and manipulative ploy to get invited to the next interview.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Thank you so much for any help.
It is always proper etiquette to send a thank-you letter or at least an email unless there is information that specifically says do not do so.
in the letter you can talk about why you are going to be a good RN and a you are a good candidate for this opportunity. Do not be shy. and Good Luck!
You could say something like:
Thank you for the opportunity to attend the RN open house on DATE
I appreciate the the time the students took to give me a better understanding of the program.
I feel that this program is aligned with my career goals and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you for a formal interview,
Kind regards,
Name
I think either an email or card would be fine and 7 days isn’t too late.