After your interview is over, don’t mistakenly think that your work is over, too. Improve your chances of receiving a job offer by following up after the meeting and improve your performance in future interviews. Read on to find out how to navigate post-interview follow-up properly.
Evaluate Your Performance
The first thing that you should do after your interview is to evaluate your performance. Evaluating your interview after it’s over can help you identify strengths and areas of improvement. Do this within a few hours of your interview while the experience is still fresh in your mind.
As part of your evaluation, you should:
– Write down as many details as you can remember about the interview
– Note the date by which the interviewer said they would contact you
– Were you punctual for the interview?
– Analyze what you did well and what you can improve on. To be objective, try assessing yourself from the employer’s perspective
– Did you perform research beforehand on the company?
– Were any questions asked that made you uncomfortable?
– How were your: posture, body language, mannerisms, and non-verbal communication?
– Did you stick to the main facts of each question, or did you go off on tangents and ramble?
– Were you able to cover all relevant information?
– Did you have a chance to showcase your portfolio?
– Did you adequately display and describe your achievements?
– How do you feel about the company after the interview? Do you view the position more positively or negatively?
Send a Thank-You Letter
After you complete your evaluation, you will next want to send the interviewers a thank-you letter. When sending a thank-you letter, time is of the essence. I would recommend sending one between 24–48 hours after the interview. This is a polite and courteous thing to do and will remind the interviewers of your candidacy and continued interest in the job position.
If You Didn’t Get the Job
Remain courteous. And if you’re offered feedback on your performance, take it. If you’re not, you should ask for it. It’s important to understand why you were passed on. You can feel better about your performance if you find out that the individual was already temping in the office, for instance. Should you be given constructive feedback regarding your interview, you can improve your performance for future interviews.
If You Got the Job
Suppose you are offered the position, congratulations! When you receive this phone call, this would be your opportunity to discuss things like salary and starting date. Ask for information regarding the office environment, current projects, etc., so you can take the necessary steps to prepare for your first day of work.
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