After a Job Interview

Immediately after a job interview you can follow a few simple guidelines to make sure you conduct your interview follow up in a professional and confident manner. This is an essential part of the interview process.

Get the Details

You need the interviewer's name, title and contact information. If you have not got the interviewer's business card at the end of the job interview you can ask the receptionist for this information on your way out. You can also phone and get the information straight after the interview from either reception, switchboard or human resources.

You need these details to send your Interview Thank You Letter.

Sample Interview Follow Up Letter

As soon as possible make notes about the position, company and what was said in the job interview so that you don't forget any important details. You need this information for a number of things. You will refer to it in your thank you note. You will use it when evaluating and making a decision on a possible job offer and when negotiating the employment offer.

Evaluate the Interview

Think about what went right and what went badly in the interview. You can use your thank you letter and follow-up to recover from any potential problem areas and to emphasize your suitability.

Deliver Requested Information

If the interviewer has requested any information or documents from you, make sure these are delivered as soon as possible. Your thank you letter can accompany them.

These are critical steps to take immediately after a job interview.

Within 24 hours, you should have sent off your interview thank you letter or Interview Follow Up Email. Then comes the tough part - waiting for feedback from the company. Go to job interview follow up to find out how to professionally conduct your interview follow up and be the front runner for the job!