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Immediately Following the InterviewHave you ever heard that it’s the little things that make the difference? This is a fact when it comes to following up after your interview. Take this checklist to heart and set yourself apart from other applicants applying for the same position. |
◊ Did I acquire the correct names, spellings, and titles of all the people I interviewed with?
◊ At the conclusion of the interview, did I ask the employer what the time frame is for making a hiring decision?
◊ Did I re-connect with the employer via a written letter, e-mail, or voice mail within 24 hours of the interview to reiterate my enthusiasm for the position?
◊ Did I acquire the correct names, spellings, and titles of all the people I interviewed with?
◊ At the conclusion of the interview, did I ask the employer what the time frame is for making a hiring decision?
◊ Did I re-connect with the employer via a written letter, e-mail, or voice mail within 24 hours of the interview to reiterate my enthusiasm for the position?
◊ Did I double-check my written thank you letter or e-mail for errors before sending?
◊ Did I alert my references that they might be getting a call from a potential future employer?
◊ Did I complete any tasks or assignments I was asked to do at the conclusion of the first interview to prepare for the second interview?
◊ Did I follow-up shortly after the defined time frame to ask about the position if I did not hear from the employer?
◊ Do I realize that sometimes the hiring decision takes longer than expected and although I do want to follow up, I do not want to become annoying to the employer?
◊ Have I continued to interview for other positions, recognizing that it is not wise to put all of my eggs in one job basket?
◊ Have I used other job offers as leverage when following-up with potential employers?
◊ Have I left myself open to future opportunities with an employer who does not want to hire me at this time?
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