Job Interview Follow-Up Do’s and Don’ts

Although an interview is the most import part of the process of getting a job, but do keep in mind that your work is not completed once you finish the interview. It is important to follow up after you give the interview. It is not good to sit back and wait for the job offer. Here is a list of some do’s and don’ts that you should consider for following-up your job interviews.

Do’s:

• Do remember to ask at the end of the interview about the time period after which, the employer will inform you about the hiring decision.
• Do consider follow-up a strategic part of your job search process and be proactive. Sometimes, follow-up can give you the right edge required to get the job offer over others who interviewed for the position.

• Do show some concern and follow-up to show your enthusiasm and desire for the position, but don’t make it seem as though you are desperate.
• Do try to get the correct titles and names of all the people who interviewed you.
• Do put in some effort and write individual thank you notes or letters to all the person who interviewed you, preferably within two business days. You can send the same letter to everyone, but try to differentiate the letters a bit in case recipients compare notes.
• Do include some appreciation for the employer’s interest in you, and do remind the employer about why you are the perfect person for the position, in your letter.
• Do notify your references that they may be getting a phone call from the employer regarding your work.
• Do continue your follow-up by a telephone call to the employer after a week to ask about the position.
• Do be patient and don’t give up so soon. It is possible that the hiring process may take longer than the employer expected in the beginning.
• Do continue following-up, especially if the employer asks you to.

Don’ts:

• Don’t go overboard and annoy or bother the employer.
• Don’t put too much effort and importance on one job or one interview; there will be other opportunities for you.
• Don’t have any errors, misspellings or typing errors, in your thank you letters.
• Don’t ruin your future chances, if you do not get a job offer.
• Don’t stop job-hunting, even if you feel confident that you will get a job offer.

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