u/Historical-Box-9867

Is it best practice to send a thank you email to a recruiter after a phone screen? Or do you save thank you emails for the hiring manager/panel?

I took a layoff package that says I can’t work contract out or provide 3rd party service to my employer for a period of 2 years. Here’s the juicy part…I have an interview this week with another employer that is hiring for a role where my company would be the client. I’m not sure if that makes me ineligible.

This is the first time I’ve gotten an email that says my resume is with the hiring manager. Did I get past round 1??? The email says:
“Thank you for your interest in our (title) position. We're currently reviewing resumes with our hiring manager and will notify you once we have an update. You can also follow your progress within your account, or find and apply for more opportunities.”

I’ve been getting a lot of the emails that say something like:
“Thank you for your interest however, other candidates more closely match the skills and experience we’re looking for. We encourage you to sign up for job alerts and apply for roles that match your qualifications”.
This is the first email that has said it’s under review!