Job Interview Follow Up GuideConduct your job interview follow up with enthusiasm, determination and in a professional manner and provide the interviewer with further evidence of your suitability. View the follow-up as an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment and expertise and set yourself apart from the other candidates! You have sent your Interview Thank You Letter and now comes the tough part - waiting for feedback! What happens between the first job interview and making the hiring decision will vary from company to company and position to position. When Closing the Interview you probably asked for information about what happens next in the interview process. How do you conduct yourself in terms of this process? When and how should you follow up to keep the focus on your application but to avoid becoming annoying. Use one of these free resources to follow up immediately after the interview. Informal Interview Thank You Letter If you know approximately the time frame for the hiring decision you will have a better idea of how soon to follow up. For example, if the company have told you they expect to make the decision within the next week you will need to follow up after a couple of days. If it is a longer time frame or they have not given you a specific time frame it is usually best to wait about a week before making contact. 
Whatever the time frame, you should not wait for the interviewer to contact you. You need to make contact to know what is happening and to keep yourself in contention for the job. Use this initial job interview follow up to highlight your enthusiasm for the position and to get more details about the status of the hiring decision. During the follow up call you can thank them again for the interview and restate your interest in the position. Find out if you are still under consideration for the position. Ask if there is any further information they need. Find out when you can expect a final decision. You want to show the interviewer that you are interested in the job but avoid sounding desperate. Be polite and professional."I just wanted to thank you again for your time on Monday and to let you know that I am really interested in this opportunity. I was hoping that you would be able to give me an update on my application...." You can also use e-mail to follow up after the interview and send an e-mail along these lines. Good Morning John, The company may have specified at the job interview that they would prefer it if you did not contact them but to wait for them to come back to you. At the interview close ask when you can expect to hear from them. Wait a couple of days beyond the date given and if you have not been contacted follow up with a call or e-mail to the interviewer or even human resources. Politely ask about the status of your application. This courteous job interview follow up inquiry should prompt some feedback about the position. If there is still no information, ask for a specific date to phone back to get feedback. Job Interview Follow Up E-Mail Dear Mr Jones The job we discussed last week is both an interesting and challenging opportunity. I have been reviewing the job requirements and I am enthusiastic about my ability to perform successfully in the position. I look forward to hearing from you with regard to the status of my application. Please contact me should you require any additional information. Sincerely Susan Green How to write a Follow Up Letter After Interview You can find expert help on how to close the interview at Job Interview Advice Know how to use your Job References Find out about the Employment Background Check Know what to expect in Pre-employment Testing Find out how to follow up after a panel interview at Panel Interview Tips. 
A successful candidate does not sit back and wait once the interview is over. Proactive job interview follow up demonstrates both your commitment and your professionalism to the company and gives you the edge over the other candidates. Return from Job Interview Follow Up to Best Job Interview
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