Well done, you've finished the job interview. It's never easy, but you've made it through. Now, we wait.
Most job seekers just sit back, try not to be anxious, and worry about how and when they will receive a call from the interviewer. You can always do that, OR, you can be proactive.
If you follow up on your interview, especially in this competitive job market, you will gain the attention of the interviewer. They might see you as a candidate who actually wants the job.
Waiting for the feedback can be extra stressful.
How to follow up after a job interview
Give them your thanks
It's a good gesture to thank the interviewer for their time in meeting with you. Here are some tips:
You can thank them and make some other points. Repeat your enthusiasm for the job and the company; mention anything important that you forgot to mention during the interview.
If you felt you did not answer a question clearly, you can clarify it in the thank-you note.
The best way to send a thank-you note is through email. The title should be "Re: Interview on (insert date)"
Proofread your email, grammar or spelling mistakes will give you a bad impression.
Send it within 24 hours after the interview.
Be brief, but get everything in that you want to say. Use short paragraphs.
You can ask for an update on the process, but you can say something such as, "I look forward to hearing from you with an update on the selection process."
Didn't get to send a thank-you note? Don't worry
You can still follow-up even if you didn't send a thank-you email. This can happen within a few days after the interview. Just remember that the email should contain the same information as the thank-you note would have:
Remind them of the interview date and thank them for the time they gave you.
Repeat your enthusiasm for the open position.
State anything extra you didn't get out during the interview.
Ask for an update, and repeat your thanks.
Make sure you that your sign-off is your full name to trigger their memory.
The purpose of this email is to remind them you are still interested and waiting for news on the job.
Sending a thank-you email is a nice way to follow up.
They replied but they haven't made a decision?
Don't worry, this happens all the time. You may hear back from the interviewer with a simple statement that no decision has been made.
You can just reply to them with "thank you for the update" and show that are still very interested in the position and are looking forward to hearing from them. Nothing more, because you don't want them to see you as desperate.
Remember, the fact that you got a reply means you are still being seriously considered.
No response from the interviewer?
This too happens all the time. You can send one more email after waiting at least a few days. This email should also be really short but show that you are still interested in the job.
Just say "I wanted to be certain you received my earlier email and let you know that I remain interested in the position and look forward to hearing from you soon.”
Do not add any more. They have received your earlier email, and your only goal is to keep your name in front of them.
What if they reject you?
You might be notified that you did not get the job. It's perfectly okay to send an email to ask if there was something you could have done to improve your candidacy.
Many hiring managers are willing to give you feedback, so read carefully. There may be a single skill that another candidate possessed which you do not. This is crucial information, as you now know that you need to develop that skill and be more attractive to the next hiring manager.
Rejected? Don't worry, we have faith in you!
You need to stay optimistic, as it promotes confidence. Attend every interview with optimism, write the right kind of follow up, and be patient.
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