You breathe a sigh of relief once your interview is completed. But not so fast! You still have a few important things to do. Hiring managers look through hundreds of resumes a week and interview a lot of people. Follow these steps to make sure you stay top of mind.
Ask about next steps. Before the interview ends, ask the interviewer about their timeframe for making the hiring decision. You’ll know when to expect an answer, and when to follow up if they haven’t responded during that timeframe.
Send a thank you note. Write a thank you note to each person in the interview. Send it within a day to show the interviewer you’re eager to join their team. Email or postal mail is appropriate.
Follow up. Has it been longer than the interviewer indicated in the interview? Send them a quick email to check on the status. Let them know you’re eager to begin the job and look forward to an update. Avoid asking direct questions like “Did I get the job?” or “Do you have an answer yet?”
Keep your conversation offline. Waiting to hear back from an interviewer can get frustrating. Do not express this frustration on any social media profiles. Keep those conversations offline to close family and friends.
Wait, and then move on. Resume your job search within a week after an interview. Don’t lose job search momentum by waiting too long.
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