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Manager Says She Doesn’t Hire People Who Don’t Send a Thank You Email And Everyone Thinks She's Ridiculous

As a hiring manager, you should always expect a thank-you email, and you should never make an offer to someone who neglected to send one.

Manager Says She Doesn’t Hire People Who Don’t Send a Thank You Email And Everyone Thinks She's Ridiculous

Job hunting already comes with enough pressure, from polishing your resume to trying to make a good impression in a short interview. For some candidates, the process ends with a simple goodbye and a long wait, but for one hiring manager, that is not where the judgment stops.

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Jessica Liebman, an Executive Managing Director, sparked a debate after saying she expects a thank-you email from candidates and would not make an offer to someone who skipped it. That one rule quickly set off a wave of reactions, with plenty of people calling it unfair and a few agreeing that it shows effort.

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Now the internet is arguing over whether a missing email should really cost someone a job. Read on.

Recently, Jessica Liebman, an Executive Managing Director, wrote an article claiming she has "one simple rule" when it comes to hiring new employees.

Recently, Jessica Liebman, an Executive Managing Director, wrote an article claiming she has "one simple rule" when it comes to hiring new employees.Twitter: @jessicaliebman
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In the article, Jessica states, "As a hiring manager, you should always expect a thank-you email, and you should never make an offer to someone who neglected to send one."

Jessica's claim sparked a significant debate online about whether or not this "unwritten rule" is an acceptable reason for an employer not to hire someone.

Some people agreed with the rule.

A few people agreed with Jessica.

A few people agreed with Jessica.
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Group discussion with coworkers reacting skeptically to Jessica’s thank-you email rule

Most people were less than impressed by the rule.

However, most people were less than impressed by the rule.

However, most people were less than impressed by the rule. Office meeting scene, employees look unimpressed by strict hiring requirement

This is similar to the friend who got fired for misconduct, and the job recommendation risked your reputation.

Close-up of coworkers’ faces showing disagreement about Jessica’s hiring policy Jessica speaking confidently at a workplace meeting, others appear skeptical Candidate interview setting, manager gestures while attendees look unconvinced Email inbox on a computer screen, highlighting thank-you message theme Work desk with notepad and pen, conversation about thank-you emails Team members chatting in office hallway, discussing Jessica’s controversial rule Manager at conference table, coworkers exchange doubtful glances Printed policy document on desk, “thank you email” requirement visible Jessica at desk with laptop, question about sending thank-you emails Interviewer reviewing candidate notes, concerned coworkers discuss her email habits

Many people felt it was unfair to dismiss a candidate who could potentially be a valuable employee based solely on the fact that they didn't send a thank-you email after their interview.

What do you think?

That rule did not go over well.

Wild hiring rule, but wait until you see what happened when a colleague stole your promotion credit and you skipped the farewell party.

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