You Interviewed — Now What?

You put in hours and hours to job applications in hopes of landing an interview… So why can the interview be so nerve wracking? This is what we wanted?!

While some people thrive in an interview environment, it’s natural to be nervous for the interview process. You are put on the spot and expected to confidently discuss your experience and accomplishments. Don’t be nervous though, getting the interview is a great accomplishment. The interviewing process can be a large hurdle for many but with thought and preparation, you can breeze through it.

How you handle the post-interview process is just as important as how you prepared for the interview.

Get the Interviewer’s Contact Information Before You Leave.

Before you leave, make sure you ask the interviewer what the next step would be. Don’t be shy to ask the timeline for when they are looking to make a decision and who you should follow up with, when, and how.

Say Thank You

It’s imperative to thank the interviewers for their time, but don’t don’t send one mass thank you out to everyone.

Prepare personalized thank you notes for each person you meet.

Alert Your References

If you haven’t already, notify your references that they might receive a call from a potential employer. Discuss with them any main points you’d like them to discuss during the phone call.

Follow Up

You should have an idea on the timeline for the next step. If you don’t hear from the company, take the initiative. Following-up can give you the edge you need to get the job offer over others who interviewed for the same position.

A recruiter or hiring manager should give you an idea of when the company plans to make their hiring decision. Never follow up before that date. There’s a fine line between being excited and annoying, so proceed with caution. However, if the date the hiring manager or recruiter indicated has past, it’s time to follow up.

If you get no response to your follow-up, send a second follow-up. From there, it’s probably time to let it go. If no one returns your emails or voice mails after several weeks, assume that there will be no offer. Finally, remember to be patient. The hiring process can take employers longer than they expected. Keep hunting — the right job will come.

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