How to Follow Up After an Interview - Jobscan Blog

How to Follow Up After an Interview - Jobscan BlogPosted on September 16, 2014October 24, 2018 by Trista Winnie After your resume makes it past the applicant tracking system, youare one step closer to landing a coveted job bewerberinterview. There is endless advice available about exactly how you should prepare, but there is less space devoted to what you should do once an interview ends. These five guidelineswill tell you exactly how to follow up after an interview.Be promptFollow up within 24 hours. If your interview took place early in the day, try to follow up within the same business day. Handwritten notes are classic, but its perfectly acceptablemaybe even preferableto send an email message thanking the people you interviewed with (either ask for their business cards at the interview, or look them up on LinkedIn. Its crucial tohave the names, titles, and contact information all correct). An email will arrive faster, while the conversation with you is still fresh in their minds. Keep your message concise, thank them for their time, and reiterate your interest in the position. As always, proofread it before you send it. Reading it out loud to yourself is one way to help find errors.Be attentiveWhen a job posting says no phone calls, please, listen. The average job listing posted online receives upwards of 200 applications hiring managers are busy people. Follow instructions to the letter, show that you respect their time, and dont prove that you believe you are a special case. If you dont follow instructions, dontrespectpeoples schedules and priorities, ordo expect special treatment, you will appear difficult to work with and land yourselfdirectly in the no pile.Be graciousMost interviews close with a variation on well get in touch with you by the end of the week. If you dont hear anything by the date they specified, give them an additional day or two. Then you can touch base to expressyour continued interest and ask about how the decision-making process is going. Be brief and polite, and dont badger anybody.Be persistentIf you still havent heard a ja after you sent both your initial follow up immediately after the interview and a second note if you were not contacted within the time period specified at the interview itself, then try one more time. But wait one week after your sending your second note to send a third. Again, restate your interest in the position.Be smartIf you have followed up three times after the interview without receiving a single response, it is time to move on. Continue networking and applying elsewhere.Each interview gives you the chance to improve, so take some to think about what you learned and how you can apply it in your next interview.If you do hear back, only to receive a rejection,respond wisely. No matter how disappointed you are, or how certain you are that you were perfect for the job, remain professional and polite. Being negative or rude will only burn bridges and spoil your reputation. Thank them f or their time and for considering you for the opportunity, and wish them well.You could even add that you would like to be considered for future opportunities after all, not every hiring decision works out, and there could always be the chance of a similar role becoming available.Facebook Commentswpdevar_comment_1 span,wpdevar_comment_1 iframewidth100% important