How to Follow Up an Interview
After finishing a job interview with a potential employer, it’s only natural that you would want to know the result of the job interview as soon as you can. However, if you’re wondering if there’s a right way to do it without looking awkward, unprofessional or desperate, don’t worry: There is a proper way to do it. Read on for the details!.
After the final job interview is done, thank the interviewer for allotting time to see you.
Don’t forget to ask for the interviewer’s business card. This is very important because the business card will yield the email address, title and the proper spelling of your interviewer’s name. A lot of people don’t know this, but making mistakes on these three things can make or break your interview. Your interview will take note of that!
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As soon as you get home from the interview, start writing a thank-you email to your interview. Don’t make it too cloying, just a professional note that will remind your interviewer your interest in the company, why you’re interested in the company and how, after the interview, you think you will be a good addition to their company. Make sure you input the correct details when writing and sending the letter, based on the business card you got. You can send it the night before so they will receive it the first thing in the morning. It’s equally acceptable to send it two to three days after the interview, but no longer than that.
Phone your interviewer on the fifth day after the interview. Simply inquire about the status of your job interview and let your interviewer know of your continued interest in the job. Encourage your interviewer to keep in touch with you, or ask anytime if she or he needs any more information about you.
Send a snail mail letter, which can be slightly longer than the first email you sent. It will simply reiterate your interest in the job, repeating and summarizing your qualities that would make you good for this job. Use a formal letter template when making this letter.
After the snail mail, alternate between an email, a phone call and a snail mail once every week. Make sure that you slightly alter all of your messages when doing this. This will remind the interviewer to inform you if you’ve gotten the job or whether they’ve given it to someone else.
Don’t be shy in doing these steps. When done right, you will impress the company on your dedication to become one of them. Just keep your cool and your patience.