The interview process is finally over and you’re wondering what to do next while you wait to hear if you got the job. There are many useful things you can do to be more memorable and to showcase your professionalism one more time. Here’s our advice on what to do after your interview:
We recommend using the time after your interview to reflect on the experience. Consider what were the highs and lows of the interview. What did you do well and what could you have done better? Think about questions you found difficult to answer and do research on ways you could have improved your response. By doing this, you’ll improve your general interviewing skills while setting yourself up for success in future interviews
It’s a good idea to express your gratitude to the interviewer after your meeting. This conveys your professionalism and eagerness to be considered for the vacancy. If you have a contact email address of your interviewer, you might like to compose a short email thanking them for their time and share with them how much you enjoyed meeting with them. A useful tip in this email is to think of something you spoke about in your interview and briefly refer to this in your message. This will help to make your interview more memorable and assist in building a rapport.
If you haven’t received a follow up from the company within the specified time frame you were advised of, it’s reasonable to get in touch and give them a call. Remember to remain polite and professional. We recommend that you politely remind them of when you were told to expect their decision and ask if they have any further updates to offer you on this process. This shows you are enthusiastic and will also help you to keep the process moving.
Make sure you’re available to be contacted, should you receive a call or email offering you the job. Should you choose to accept, then just follow the instructions given to you by the employer on how to start the onboarding process! If, however you decide this role isn’t for you, respond to any phone calls or emails you received with a polite rejection, and thank them for their time and generosity. This is not only considerate but will also continue your professionalism further if you find yourself interviewing with the company again in the future.
Following these tips will help to develop your professionalism and business etiquette. We hope you’ll be more clued up on what to do after your interview, and build on ways to improve your interviewing skills and important self-reflection!
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