How to Follow Up After a Job Interview: 10 Follow
Up Steps After The Interview
Reported by:Crisanta B. MontejoIII- General Science
• Following-up after a job interview is an important, yet often overlooked, part of the job search process.
• It allows you to thank the interviewer for his or her time
• Article will address the most appropriate way to follow-up after a job interview
At the End of the Interview
1. Ask for a timeline.
This is extremely useful, as it will give you some indication of how long you are expected to wait for a decision and of
when it will be appropriate to follow up with the correct
person.
At the End of the Interview
2. Ask for your interviewer's
business card.
This will give you the person’s correct contact
information, including name, title, mailing address and email address, which will
save you time when you are sending your thank you note
and letter.
Directly After the Interview
3. Send a thank you note by email.
This shows the interviewer that you are both
enthusiastic and organized and ensures that they will not
forget you as a candidate.
At the End of the Interview
4. Make notes about the interview while it is still fresh in your
mind.
This will help you to tailor your responses should you be called to a second interview,
or may give you some indication of where you went
wrong if you are not.
Several Days After the Interview5. After the indicated
time period has passed, follow up with a single email or phone
callIf the time period they
specified it would take for them to reach a decision has passed - whether it has been two days or two weeks - it is now appropriate for you to
follow up about the decision via email or phone call
Several Days After the Interview
6. Respond promptly if you are contacted about a second interview or a
job offer.
Making them wait for a response is unprofessional and makes it seem like you
are not enthusiastic about the job
Several Days After the Interview
7. Even if you didn't get the job, thank the interviewer for their
time
Don't be angry or overly-disappointed - accept the fact
that there were probably many other qualified
candidates and view it as a valuable learning experience.
What to Avoid
8. Don't harass the company
Being over-eager and bombarding the company with follow-up emails and
phone calls is not a good idea and can actually harm your
chances of getting the position.
What to Avoid
9. Don't go to the company in person,
unless invited
Showing up at the company uninvited is a definite no-no. It puts pressure on the hiring manager or interviewer to speak with you, even though the timing may be very inconvenient for them.
What to Avoid
10.Don't avoid the follow-up letter or
phone call
Some people erroneously think they should just wait for a decision and not bother the
interviewer. This is not the correct tactic.
Panel Interview Tips – Five Essential Steps to a Great Panel Interview
Job Seekers: 7 Tips For A Successful Panel Interview
Tip #1: Find out who will be on the interview panel
Tip #2: Brainstorm the questions each person might ask
Tip #3: Introduce yourself to each person
Tip #4: Modify your communication style
Job Seekers: 7 Tips For A Successful Panel Interview
Tip #5: Demonstrate that you’re making connections during the conversation
Tip #6: Modify how you ask questions at the end of the interview
Tip #7: Follow-up with each person
Job Seekers: 7 Tips For A Successful Panel Interview
