Always Follow-up after Interview

After-interview fallow-up play an important role to help you stand out and get hired, that’s simply because majority of candidates don’t do it. It is such a great way to distinguish you from the rest of the pool. Why most people (maybe include you) don’t follow up? Because they are afraid of rejection, and rejection hurts.

Let’s face it. Rejection is an unfortunate part of the job-hunting journey everyone gets, so don’t take it personally. You don’t lose anything by follow-up but you have a lot to gain even if you get rejection in return. If the answer is no, forget it and move on. By all means, you used this opportunity to practice you communication skills, which would benefit you in the long run.

How to follow up, then?

Right after interview, send thank-you letters or cards to every interviewer to think them for interviewing you. You should ask for business cards at the interview so you get their names and titles correctly.

Call the one who is in charge after couple of days. You should have known who is the decision maker from the interview. Ask if decision has been made. If they are still considering, remind them that your skills and experience can be a big help to them. If they have pick up one who is not you, you should thank them and express your willingness to be considered for other positions and future openings. In either situation, you should speak with confidence and enthusiasm.

A few days later, write to the hiring manager to state your availability and ability for this position if you know from the follow-up call that decision is not make yet. Or write to thank them again for interviewing you, and ask for been considered for later opportunities. Write with positive attitude and leave a last impression.

That’s it. It’s easy and wouldn’t take a lot of your time. So, do it.