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Hailey
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What to do after a interview
After you have your inter view what do you do
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Raquel Davis
Registered Nurse, premed student
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Providence, Rhode Island
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Raquel’s Answer
Along with what Courtney said about waiting before following up, it's always a good idea to send a thank you note or email to the person who interviewed you. It's also important to think about whether the job is a good fit for you. An interview goes two ways, the employer is looking to see if you are a good fit for the position and you are looking to see if the position is a good fit for you. It's good to take the time to decide if the culture, benefits, hours, and job requirements meet your needs.
Courtney Jenkins
Closing Specialist
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Detroit, Michigan
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Courtney’s Answer
After your interview, allow the employer some time to go over their notes from your interview and decide on their next course of action. They may still be interviewing other candidates but I would say after maybe a week or so, you could follow up with your interviewer to check the status. They should reach out to you with a decision but sometimes that doesn't happen. It may even be a good idea to ask at the end of your interview what the next steps would be or when they think you may hear back from them.
I would also say keep applying other places as well. Keep your options open and put in as many applications as you can until you have found and secured something.
I would also say keep applying other places as well. Keep your options open and put in as many applications as you can until you have found and secured something.
Aisha Taylor
Mortgage Closing Specialist
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Aisha’s Answer
Hi Hailey,
I would say its important to follow up after your job interview in a professional and enthusiastic manner and give the company further proof that you are the right person for the job.
1. Find out what happens next: When closing the interview ask for information about the next stage in the hiring process. Ask when you can contact the company to find out the status of your application. By asking when you can make the call rather than when you can expect to hear from them gives you an element of control over the follow up process. It also demonstrates a proactive, professional approach. You now have a time frame in which to plan your job interview follow up strategy.
2. Get all the necessary contact information: Make sure you have the full name and title of the interviewer plus his/her contact details. Ask for a business card or get it from reception. Find out from Human Resources after the interview if you forget! You need this information for your interview thank you letter and to make the follow up call. Know who you should contact to find out about your application after the interview - it isn't always the interviewer.
3. Revisit the interview: Assess what happened in the job interview and jot down notes. What were positive areas that you can reinforce and what areas need to be addressed further? Use these details to write a thank you letter that is well considered and relevant to the specific job interview.
4. Write and send a thank you letter: The reality is that a large percentage of job interview candidates neglect this vital step in the interview follow up process. Send a professionally written and relevant thank you letter within 24 hours of the interview. Use your notes to reinforce you suitability in the interview thank you letter and to address any concerns that may have come up during the interview. Express your enthusiasm for the job and company. Make sure you have addressed the recipient correctly and find out the best way to send the interview thank you note - email, post or by hand.
5. Contact your job references: The company will probably contact one of your job references to do a telephonic reference check. Alert your references and give them some details about the job and the company so they are well prepared to provide the best references possible for you. Follow up with an email to find out how the reference check went and thank them for providing the reference.
6. Time to make the call: It is advisable to follow up with a call or email after a couple of days. If you have been given a specific time frame work within that. Do not wait for the company to contact you.
7. Keep looking: Continue with your job search. Determined but professional and polite follow up after the interview puts you in a strong position for job interview success.
Good Luck On Your Journey,
Aisha T
I would say its important to follow up after your job interview in a professional and enthusiastic manner and give the company further proof that you are the right person for the job.
1. Find out what happens next: When closing the interview ask for information about the next stage in the hiring process. Ask when you can contact the company to find out the status of your application. By asking when you can make the call rather than when you can expect to hear from them gives you an element of control over the follow up process. It also demonstrates a proactive, professional approach. You now have a time frame in which to plan your job interview follow up strategy.
2. Get all the necessary contact information: Make sure you have the full name and title of the interviewer plus his/her contact details. Ask for a business card or get it from reception. Find out from Human Resources after the interview if you forget! You need this information for your interview thank you letter and to make the follow up call. Know who you should contact to find out about your application after the interview - it isn't always the interviewer.
3. Revisit the interview: Assess what happened in the job interview and jot down notes. What were positive areas that you can reinforce and what areas need to be addressed further? Use these details to write a thank you letter that is well considered and relevant to the specific job interview.
4. Write and send a thank you letter: The reality is that a large percentage of job interview candidates neglect this vital step in the interview follow up process. Send a professionally written and relevant thank you letter within 24 hours of the interview. Use your notes to reinforce you suitability in the interview thank you letter and to address any concerns that may have come up during the interview. Express your enthusiasm for the job and company. Make sure you have addressed the recipient correctly and find out the best way to send the interview thank you note - email, post or by hand.
5. Contact your job references: The company will probably contact one of your job references to do a telephonic reference check. Alert your references and give them some details about the job and the company so they are well prepared to provide the best references possible for you. Follow up with an email to find out how the reference check went and thank them for providing the reference.
6. Time to make the call: It is advisable to follow up with a call or email after a couple of days. If you have been given a specific time frame work within that. Do not wait for the company to contact you.
7. Keep looking: Continue with your job search. Determined but professional and polite follow up after the interview puts you in a strong position for job interview success.
Good Luck On Your Journey,
Aisha T
Colin Gannon
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Colin’s Answer
First, it's a great idea to compose a brief thank-you email for the person who interviewed you. This demonstrates your gratitude and helps them recall who you are. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for you to ask any lingering questions. Next, be patient before following up. If you reach out too quickly, it may irritate the onboarding team. Wait for the specified time frame, and if you haven't heard back after that, feel free to follow up. Finally, take some time to think about how the interview went and identify areas for improvement in preparation for your next interview.
Vamshee Gunturu
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Vamshee’s Answer
This is what i found and gives overall perspective .
The following tips will help you feel confident, professional and justified in your post-interview follow up and might put you at the top of the candidate shortlist:
1. Ask for next steps and contact information
When finishing an interview, it's critical to get the contact information of the hiring manager and ask for next steps. This may result in learning the window of time for decision making. Rather than asking, "What are next steps?" Try questions that will give you more information like, "How many days do you think you need to make a decision?" or "Will there be a second interview, and if so, when will you be notifying candidates moving forward?"
2. Assess your interview performance
To assess your own performance, write the questions you recall answering and how you answered them. Importantly, also include the things you didn't say that you wish you had. You may work some things into follow up. The goal is to identify issues and why they occurred. It can help you in future interviews.
3. Write down anything you want to remember
If there is anything you want to remember, outside of how you answered the questions and what you did and didn't say, record that too. Perhaps you met with more than one person; jot down their names. Write down insights you gleaned about the office environment that you have further questions about, should you get a second interview, or things you want to remember about the interviewers.
4. Send a thank you note to the hiring manager
A thank you note within 24 hours of the interview is an important task to complete in the post-interview window. In some industries, a more formal note like a handwritten thank you card might be in order. Look to your cohorts to determine the best way to say thank you, but issue a note of gratitude to the employer who took the time to interview you.
5. Reference a current industry event in the news or literature
If you chose to write a note via email, this allows you to impress by including a link to something current and relevant to your interview and industry. For example, if you discussed management styles, perhaps include a link to a book that talks more about the management approach you take. If you're interviewing in a technical industry that is always changing, maybe provide a link to the community that you use to stay current on technical IT issues.
6. Connect on social media business networking sites
If you're on any business networking social sites, see if you can connect with your interviewer after the interview. If they accept your request, it could be an indicator they are interested in learning more about you. This is an essential part of growing your personal network. Even if you end up in a different position with a different company, growing your network is beneficial and helps you stay poised for future opportunities.
7. Send any supporting documents
If there are any supporting documents required, send those post-interview. This could be a page of references, a written assessment or maybe even consent forms to run various checks as part of the pre-screening process. Getting these back in a timely fashion should be a top priority.
8. Contact your references
If you submitted references to your potential employer, after your first interview you should let them know someone might contact them. It's customary to only submit references if the person knows you are using them as a reference. However, at this point, if you think they will be called, you should notify references so they know to expect it.
9. Get comfortable with waiting
Fill the post-interview waiting time reviewing your interview assessment, picking up new skills and immediately preparing for your next interviews. If you have people with connections to the company in your existing network, you can connect with them to see if they can offer more insight or speak to the hiring manager on your behalf. Remain calm and only call or email to the hiring manager's preferences. For example, if they specified email follow up within a week, then email them rather than call, and only do it when they asked you to.
One has to continue applying for jobs and attend other job interviews until you get selected in an interview.
By attending interviews. One can get prepared and able to answer the questions confidently and help you to land in a job faster.
Hope this helps and good luck for future endeavors.
The following tips will help you feel confident, professional and justified in your post-interview follow up and might put you at the top of the candidate shortlist:
1. Ask for next steps and contact information
When finishing an interview, it's critical to get the contact information of the hiring manager and ask for next steps. This may result in learning the window of time for decision making. Rather than asking, "What are next steps?" Try questions that will give you more information like, "How many days do you think you need to make a decision?" or "Will there be a second interview, and if so, when will you be notifying candidates moving forward?"
2. Assess your interview performance
To assess your own performance, write the questions you recall answering and how you answered them. Importantly, also include the things you didn't say that you wish you had. You may work some things into follow up. The goal is to identify issues and why they occurred. It can help you in future interviews.
3. Write down anything you want to remember
If there is anything you want to remember, outside of how you answered the questions and what you did and didn't say, record that too. Perhaps you met with more than one person; jot down their names. Write down insights you gleaned about the office environment that you have further questions about, should you get a second interview, or things you want to remember about the interviewers.
4. Send a thank you note to the hiring manager
A thank you note within 24 hours of the interview is an important task to complete in the post-interview window. In some industries, a more formal note like a handwritten thank you card might be in order. Look to your cohorts to determine the best way to say thank you, but issue a note of gratitude to the employer who took the time to interview you.
5. Reference a current industry event in the news or literature
If you chose to write a note via email, this allows you to impress by including a link to something current and relevant to your interview and industry. For example, if you discussed management styles, perhaps include a link to a book that talks more about the management approach you take. If you're interviewing in a technical industry that is always changing, maybe provide a link to the community that you use to stay current on technical IT issues.
6. Connect on social media business networking sites
If you're on any business networking social sites, see if you can connect with your interviewer after the interview. If they accept your request, it could be an indicator they are interested in learning more about you. This is an essential part of growing your personal network. Even if you end up in a different position with a different company, growing your network is beneficial and helps you stay poised for future opportunities.
7. Send any supporting documents
If there are any supporting documents required, send those post-interview. This could be a page of references, a written assessment or maybe even consent forms to run various checks as part of the pre-screening process. Getting these back in a timely fashion should be a top priority.
8. Contact your references
If you submitted references to your potential employer, after your first interview you should let them know someone might contact them. It's customary to only submit references if the person knows you are using them as a reference. However, at this point, if you think they will be called, you should notify references so they know to expect it.
9. Get comfortable with waiting
Fill the post-interview waiting time reviewing your interview assessment, picking up new skills and immediately preparing for your next interviews. If you have people with connections to the company in your existing network, you can connect with them to see if they can offer more insight or speak to the hiring manager on your behalf. Remain calm and only call or email to the hiring manager's preferences. For example, if they specified email follow up within a week, then email them rather than call, and only do it when they asked you to.
One has to continue applying for jobs and attend other job interviews until you get selected in an interview.
By attending interviews. One can get prepared and able to answer the questions confidently and help you to land in a job faster.
Hope this helps and good luck for future endeavors.
Allegra Armas
Social Impact
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San Jose, California
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Allegra’s Answer
Hi Hailey,
As others have mentioned, before you wrap up your interview, be sure to ask what the next steps are so you are aware of timeline and potential future interviews. It is also important to send a thank you email to your interviewer, ideally within 48 hours of your interview. This is a chance to not only thank them for their time, but also remind them of your skillset and what sets you apart from other candidates. I also like to call out something that was specifically discussed in the interview in my email.
I also think it is important to reflect on how you felt. Do you think this was the right role for you? Did you feel excited about some of the responsibilities that were discussed? An interview is a way for both parties to see if the position is a fit. Good luck!
As others have mentioned, before you wrap up your interview, be sure to ask what the next steps are so you are aware of timeline and potential future interviews. It is also important to send a thank you email to your interviewer, ideally within 48 hours of your interview. This is a chance to not only thank them for their time, but also remind them of your skillset and what sets you apart from other candidates. I also like to call out something that was specifically discussed in the interview in my email.
I also think it is important to reflect on how you felt. Do you think this was the right role for you? Did you feel excited about some of the responsibilities that were discussed? An interview is a way for both parties to see if the position is a fit. Good luck!
Aya Tanaka
Recruiter
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San Diego, California
Updated
Aya’s Answer
Fantastic question! It's refreshing to see someone focused on the steps to take AFTER the interview, as most tend to only concentrate on what to do before it. Following up with the interviewer or recruiter is an excellent strategy – send them a warm thank you note, expressing your gratitude for the opportunity, and emphasize how the meeting has only deepened your enthusiasm for the role. While post-interview follow-ups aren't mandatory, and many candidates may overlook this step, taking a moment to reconnect with your interviewers can truly distinguish you from the crowd and reinforce your genuine interest in the position. Keep up the great attitude and go conquer that job opportunity!