After the Interview
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What is the protocol after the interview? Get your answers here
- Send a Thank You Note – Sending a handwritten thank you note is a must
- If your handwriting is chicken scratch, type a letter
- Thank the employer for taking the time to meet with you
- Reiterate your interest in the position and excitement in hearing back
- Show you are a good fit for the position
- Show how your skills can benefit the company. The employer will not always remember what you said, so use this as another, final opportunity to prove yourself
- Thank You E-mails Are Okay Too – These should rarely replace thank you notes
- If the person you interviewed with travels regularly, just e-mail
- Keep e-mails short and to the point
- Reinforce key points you made during the interview
- Follow up on any loose ends, i.e. next steps
- Follow Up – Not too soon or too late
- If the employer says he or she will get back to you in a week, don’t call before then
- If it is after the time you were supposed to find out, it is okay to check in and reiterate your interest. Just make sure you aren’t annoying
