How to Follow Up after a Job Interview
Most people think the hard part is over once they have completed their interview. You will soon find out that the wait after the job interview can be just as bad, if not worse. People will often question their responses to the interviewer’s questions and second-guess just about everything else.
First, do not second-guess or dwell on your interview. Remember that you did the best you could during the interview. Now that the interview is over, the decision is entirely in the interviewer’s hands. All you can do now is keep hope and move forward. If you feel like you could have done better during your interview, then you should take notes on what you should do differently the next time.
Being hired for a job is a numbers game. You will likely hear many no’s and only one yes. Being chosen for an interview means your odds are better, but they do not mean you will get the job. Waiting by the phone or putting your job search on hold is a very big mistake. Even if you think that you’re a shoe in for the position, you should still continue your job search as normal.
Following up after an interview:
Send an email – You should send a thank you email to everyone you interviewed with. This is also a great way to gently remind them that you are interested in the position. It is also a great time to reassure them that you feel you are a great fit.
Snail mail – You can also follow up with a thank you letter in the mail. This approach is less common, but it shows the interviewer that you are respectful and committed to their position.
Call – At the end of every interview, you should ask the interviewer about the next step. They will most likely tell you when the final hiring decision is to be made. Wait until the day after that date to follow up with a phone call.
Repeat phone calls – If you have not heard a response back from your email, mail, or phone call be persistent. Continue to call every 3 to 4 days for no more than 3 weeks. Remember to be patient and kind each time when you leave a voice message. Do not take the lack of response personally.
Final follow up – After 3 weeks with no response, it is safe to assume the position is gone. Either it was filled by someone else or funding for the role was withdrawn. However, it doesn’t hurt to take one last stab at the position. On this final voicemail, simply tell the hiring manager that you now assume the position is no longer viable. Let them know that you are open to talk if that assumption is wrong.
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