Is it sad/considered sucking up?

[AB]

If you go to an interview and get chatting about a past job you have done, they tell you it is something they are interested in - to then go away and email the chap with an article he may find interesting?

This is prior to any decisions on the job being made etc?

I said that it may come across like you are trying to suck up etc?

My brother tell me he thinks it shows initiative and shows that he listens?

Opinions?

[Plotloss]

Ever so slightly over familiar.

I'd turn any candidate down that did such a thing.

[MacGee]

shows initiative...any applicants at my business who follow up with interest, etc...will be considered more keen for our position..not too much gushing though.

[rhinochopig]

Plotloss said:

Ever so slightly over familiar.

I'd turn any candidate down that did such a thing.

What even if it was an article that could help you in your business?

Personally I'd be pleased the candidate understood the area I work in sufficiently and was keen.

[Buzz word]

I think it depends on how the interview went. If you deviated from standard questions and went down a personal/ rapport building route I think its fine. If it was a flipant 'Oh yes, that's very interesting', you know a just being polite kind of remark it's over familiar.
If it was the rapport building route I would stay clear of anything relating to the interview and just mention that you found the article you discussed and thought he may enjoy it.

[Chilli]

Tis a great idea. If I had been on the recieving end, I would think it showed a lot of thought, not sucking up. It also shows you appear to be keeping abreast of things.

[andy-xr]

I'd have had that ready to go in the interview, hard copy in triplicate. That would also answer the "Whats your greatest achievement" question if it came up

[Corpulent Tosser]

As above, kind of, if it was something that came up during the interview that would be the time to ask if the interviewer(s) would be interested in seeing the article and if so offering to mail it to them.

[V8mate]

My OH is a publisher. Went for an interview and the Chairman of the company interviewing her expressed an interest in a book which she was about to publish with her current employer.

So, after the interview, she posted him an advance copy.

Got a really nice hand-written thank you note.

Didn't get the job though.

[WorAl]

Chilli said:

Tis a great idea. If I had been on the recieving end, I would think it showed a lot of thought, not sucking up. It also shows you appear to be keeping abreast of things.

You said Breast

[Jasandjules]

I'd say follow up the interview with a thanks and when can I expect to hear e-mail.

When you get a reply then respond and say thank you and BTW here is something you might be interested in... OR wait until you get the yay or nay e-mail...

[AB]

He sent it with a note along the following lines;

Dear Mr. X

Thanks again for seeing my on Friday.

Further to our brief chat regarding XX in XX, please see the attached article written by one of the directors here which I thought you may enjoy reading - it gives an interesting insight into XX

Kind Regards

XX

Wait for it... he sent the email with no attachment so had to do a brief follow up with the attachment... OOPS!!!

[Famous Graham]

AB said:

Kind Regards

XX

The kisses are definitely a bit over familiar

[AlexKP]

Plotloss said:

Ever so slightly over familiar.

I'd turn any candidate down that did such a thing.

I'm inclined to agree. I job interview quite a few people over the course of a year and I have never had something like this. I would consider it "trying too hard" to be honest.

Nobody likes a suck-up.

It's a too risky strategy IMHO. It won't get you the job, but it could lose you it.

[parakitaMol.]

I think it's a really awful/sucky idea.

Unless you save it till after the interview process has been finalised. If you really must.

[Bad-Gerbil]

unless you've agreed at the interview, that you'll forward some information
to the interviewers, don't do it.
BG

[off_again]

Risky and dangerous strategy. Take it careful and easy and don't be overly pushy. Though if its business relative and of key interest, I am sure it will be accepted in the manner it is meant. Though this does depend on the role you are going for. A sales role will often require this type of attention, while a back-room role it is less likely to be needed and can see a little pushy.

Just to add balance though, I know someone who WOULDN'T employ a candidate who didn't show some initiative and think. Preparation was everything and if they didn't follow up on the interview themselves, he wouldnt hire them. A flawed strategy it might be, but it does happen.

[RDMcG]

Depends on the subject. If the interview strayed into (say) golf or something non-business,I would avoid it. If for isntance, the interviewer expressed an interest in some business experienc of the interviewee and there was a relevant article about the area, it look fine to me.

A friend of mine who is a CIO had an unnerving experience with an eager salesman whom he had never met. In the course of the first meeting, the salesman,who had googled him thoroughly, said " so, how did your parents enjoy their retirement move to Arizona?"

No sale.

[camgear]

AB said:

Wait for it... he sent the email with no attachment so had to do a brief follow up with the attachment... OOPS!!!

Uh oh.

[parakitaMol.]

Did he get the job?