7 THINGS TO DO AFTER A JOB INTERVIEW

AS SOON AS YOUR JOB INTERVIEW IS OVER, IT’S TIME TO PLAY THEWAITING GAME. YOU MAY BELIEVE YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART TILL YOUGET AN OFFER. BUT THIS ISN’T THE CASE., IN REPLY TO OUR PREVIOUSARTICLE ON 7 THINGS NOT TO DO AFTER A JOB INTERVIEW, HERE ARE 8THINGS YOU CAN DO AFTER A JOB INTERVIEW.

SEND A THANK YOU NOTE

Most experts believe sending an email expressing your appreciationwithin a day is recommended. To stand out, mention somethingdiscussed in the interview and provide a book title or link to a webarticle on that topic. Submitting Handwritten notes are also a greatidea.

START PREPARING FOR A SECOND ROUND INTERVIEW

Regardless of how you think the first interview went, it’s never tooearly to get ready for the next one. Find interesting information onthe campaign and candidate (articles or accomplishments not listedon the website) and think of ways to work it into conversation.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

If the interviewer suggested contacting them by email after twoweeks, don’t call them after a week. Do exactly what they ask.Sometimes employers intentionally request odd follow-up tasks inorder to make sure you are good at following instructions. It’s allpart of the interview process.

START PREPARING FOR A SECOND ROUND INTERVIEW

Regardless of how you think the first interview went, it’s never tooearly to get ready for the next one. Find interesting information onthe campaign and candidate (articles or accomplishments not listedon the website) and think of ways to work it into conversation.

USE CONNECTIONS IF YOU HAVE GOT THEM

If you know someone who could possibly influence the hiringprocess, ask them to write a quick email or LinkedIn messagehighlighting your assets.