What To Do After Your Interview

1. Follow Up

Always send a thank you letter or note to the interviewer immediately after your interview thanking your interviewers for taking the time out to meet you. Twenty-four (24) hours is the expected time within which your letter should be sent. The sooner the better! Keep your letter no longer than 3 paragraphs long (1-2 lines per paragraph) and be as brief as possible. Highlight any assets you may have that were not discussed in the interview and indicate once again how you may be the “best fit” for the position offered. 

Do not call the employer back immediately. If the employer said they would have a decision in a week, it is acceptable to call them in a week  to again thank them for the interview and reiterate your interest.

2. Continue Looking

One of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make is to stop looking for a job after the interview. Even though an interview may have gone very well you should not assume you have gotten the position beforehand. Keep searching for a job and doing research to find out where there are availabilities.

3.  Notify Your References

It is expected that you would have had preliminary discussions with your references; however, it is necessary to notify them when you have had an interview. Inform them of the organization you have applied with and the position you have applied for. This helps them prepare for a potential call from the organization. Never underestimate the impact your reference can have on your application status.

4.  Assess and Learn from Your Performance

Immediately after your interview you should try to note down all the questions you were asked, in addition to the way you responded. Creating a list of the types of questions can help you prepare for your other interviews. Review your responses and assess the way in which you think it was received. If you see potential problems, begin figuring out ways to mitigate damages from any comments that may have been taken negatively (for instance in your follow up letter). If they cannot be immediately rectified, try to ensure that you tailor your response to be better received at your next interview.

5.  Accept Rejection

There can only be one person selected. If you were unsuccessful at your interview, remember to always accept your rejection with grace. You should thank your interviewers for giving you the opportunity (perhaps with another thank you note). This way you are leaving a positive and potentially lasting impression. The better the impression, the more likely you are to be contacted for another job or to even be referred to another connection the organization may have.

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