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Interview Follow Up Tips

Strategic job interview follow up is an essential part of job interview success. Use these key steps to help you follow up professionally and get the job you want.

Write and send your interview thank you note within 24 hours of the initial job interview. Detailed guidelines and samples of thank you letters are given at interview thank you letters.

If you have not already done so, let your employment references know that they are likely to be contacted in the next couple of days by the company.

Give them some details about the job interview so they have an opportunity to think about what they can tell the company to highlight your suitability.

Conduct the appropriate follow-up call within a week or so of the job interview. For advice and tips on how to make this tough call use the detailed follow up guidelines.

Continue with your job search, even if you are confident this is the position for you. It is never wise to rely on one job opportunity, there are no guarantees that you will definitely get the job. Knowing what other job opportunities are out there will help you when making the final decision about taking the job. You will be better able to evaluate the job offer in terms of the current job market.

You never know, a better job opportunity may also arise if you carry on searching while waiting for the hiring decision! Another job offer puts you in a position of strength when asking for feedback. In a non-threatening way, let the company or recruiter know that you have received another offer and are considering it. You can restate your interest in the initial job but ask for a definite date for the hiring decision so that you can respond to the other offer.

"Since our interview I have received another job offer. I am still very interested in your position but I would like to know when I can expect a final hiring decision. The other company have asked for my response by the end of the week."

How to Follow Up After the Interview

Immediately After the Interview

How to Conduct Job Interview Follow Up

Be patient, hiring processes often take longer than initially anticipated. Just continue with your interview follow up at timely intervals.
About once a week, you can alternate between politely phoning and emailing the company.

If you don't get the job, do not think of it as time wasted. You have made some important contacts at the company. You can send a short note to the hiring manager or human resources, thanking them for their time and asking them to keep you in mind for other suitable positions.

Conduct your interview follow up in a professional and confident manner and succeed in getting the job you want!

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