Following-Up After a Job Interview

Following-Up After a Job Interview So, you have had a terrific job interview and you REALLY want the job. But, you want to make sure that you don’t appear desperate or annoying as you follow-up on the job opportunity. However, it is VERY important that you continue to maintain contact with the organization and let the company know that you are still interested. Read below for tips and ideas about how to approach the technique of follow-up in a proper and professional manner. Idea #1 â€" Send an email. Yes, email is important because it is quick and effective. You can even send it the same day as the interview and ensure that all interviewers are copied with the same information. This is especially effective when there are numerous interviewers and you want all of them to receive the same appreciation. Idea #2 â€" Send a handwritten thank-you card. This may seem old-fashioned, but there is something about a card received in the mail that makes an impact. In fact, because most people don’t do this, it provides a great opportunity for you to stand-out from the crowd. Idea #3 â€" Call the employer. If it’s been a week or longer since your interview and you have followed-up in written form, it’s perfectly fine to call the employer and/or lead interviewer to discover where the company is within the hiring process. Idea #4 â€" Maintain connections. Even if you end up not getting the new job opportunity, maintain contact with the company and be sure that you don’t ruin or sabotage relationships. If the company hires someone else and it doesn’t work out, they may turn to you as the next employee. If you have ever heard the saying, “Don’t burn bridges,” â€" that would apply here. As you continue your job search, just be aware that follow-up is key to the job search. Don’t go to the interview and just “wait” to hear from the company. While you don’t want to be annoying (hint: don’t call every day after your interview), you can demonstrate your interest in the job and let the company know that you are ready, willing, and able to work for them. Ready to learn more about job searching, resumes, and interviewing? Contact me TODAY for a free resume review and discussion about how we can work together!