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Follow Up or Not Follow Up on the Job Interview

Part of the decision as to whether to follow up after your job interview depends on how the interview went.

It is hoped that before leaving the job interview, you asked when a decision would be made, giving you a timeframe to work from.

Also, you need to consider whether you actually want the job. Did the interview make it sound like this was the one for you? Did it go well? Did you have a sense that you had a chance? If this is a job you care about, and you weren’t given any indication that you wouldn’t be given due consideration for the position, then it’s important to do a follow up. In fact, as a courtesy, a thank you note should be done in all of the above cases.

For each interview you have, make sure you:
1. Have a business card from the person who interviewed you. If you don’t have this, call to get the correct name spelling, title etc. 2. Write a thank you note within the first couple of days from the interview. Make sure it is enthusiastic and upbeat, showing your continued interest in the position. 3. Know the best way to send the note, by email, mail or by fax. Call for the information if needed. 4. Take the time to double check that the note is error free. 5. Show appreciation for being considered for the position. 6. Be patient and continue with your job hunt. 7. A week after sending your thank you note, follow up with a phone call. 8. Remember to stay professional.

When considering your thank-you notes, make them look professional. Therefore, only hand write the notes if you have excellent writing. Otherwise, have someone else write them, or type them. No matter the method, keep it simple and upbeat. Don’t get mushy, just straightforward.

Here’s a simple thank you example to get you started.

“Thank you for the interview today. After our conversation today, I am sure that my skills and experience are perfect for the position. I look forward to hearing from you regarding your decision. Thank you again for your time and consideration.”

Many people like to think that sending a thank you note is not required. No, it’s not. However, it should be. It is still the polite, professional and right thing to do. As for following up, it only makes sense to keep your name in the mind of the interviewer. If you want this job do want you need to do. Don’t lose a fantastic job opportunity because you couldn’t be bothered seeing things through to the end.

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Special thanks to Michael Green, Editor, Career Reports JobSearchInfo for his contribution.

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