Interview Follow Up

Hiring managers like good candidates to follow up after an interview, if only to say ‘thank you.’ That shows professionalism, respect and indicates to the hiring manager that you are seriously interested in the job. To be sure, offer your thanks once again, but also reiterate your sincere interest in the job and your belief that you will be the best choice among the candidates. Briefly highlight your attributes, but don’t go long with it. After all, you already interviewed. E-mail this or use regular mail, but do it right away.

Hopefully, you will have sufficiently impressed your interviewer with your performance. However, if for whatever reason you do not get this job, do not be down on yourself. Redouble your commitment and keep at it. It is an extremely competitive world out there. And hiring managers make the wrong choice all the time. Maybe that happened here. But in any case, if you continue to approach your interviews in the fashion described here, you will be rewarded for your efforts and thoughtfulness.

Stay positive and focused on your objective.