Managing the Post-Interview Process
13 September 2010
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The job interview is undoubtedly the most emotionally intense stage of your application. Once the hardest part is over, and before leaving who may be your future employer, don't forget to ask who of you two should call the other; this will avoid misunderstandings and confirm your interest in the position.
1) Leaving the Interview
• Asking yourself questions after a job interview is perfectly legitimate. Don't torture yourself as soon as you leave the room; just ask yourself the right questions. Did the interview go as you hoped? Were there any questions that surprised you or made you uncomfortable, and why? Conversely, which questions did you answer best? Are you satisfied with the employer's answers to your questions? What can you do to improve your weaknesses? Would the interview have gone better if you had been better prepared, or on the contrary, were you too prepared? The post-interview period should not be neglected; through these few questions, take advantage of it to do some real self-criticism and assess your performance.
• Writing a report can also be very beneficial. The self-assessment phase allows you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. For example, you can replay the entire "film" of the interview and, at each stage, analyze your behavior, your reactions to various situations. Also try to explain why you have any weaknesses while noting how to improve them. Understand that writing an assessment will be beneficial in that you can use it to optimize future interviews.
• Thanking the employer is the little touch that can sometimes change everything. By preferring email to the phone, you can confirm your interest in the position while thanking them for their welcome. Be careful, the email should be simple, no need to overdo it. You can also specify any information that may have escaped you during the interview.
2) In the weeks following the interview
• Following up with the employer when they don't get in touch is common. However, make sure to respect a minimum delay before contacting them again; indeed, their "silence" may simply mean that they haven't made their decision or that they are not able to do so. Wait at least three weeks before contacting them again to avoid making them feel harassed. Do so in the form of a simple email rather than by phone.
Example email:
To: "Email address"
Subject: Application for the position of "position title"
Madam, Sir,
You kindly received me at your premises on "interview date" for the position of "position title", and to this day without a response from you, I take the liberty of contacting you again to find out the current state of your decision. I remain at your disposal for any further interview.
Thank you in advance.
With my cordial greetings.
First Name Last Name
Address
Phone number
• If, despite everything, you have no news, give up. You must know not to force the recruiter, leave them to their own judgment. If you haven't been hired, it doesn't necessarily come from you. Don't give up and look for other offers; reread your interview reports and improve your weaknesses to be impeccable and convince all your future potential employers.
Applying for a position is not just an interview; it is important to know the attitude to have afterwards. Thanking the employer and following up if necessary involves codes that, when respected, will give you a positive image.
Posted on September 13, 2010
Carriereonline.com
1) Leaving the Interview
• Asking yourself questions after a job interview is perfectly legitimate. Don't torture yourself as soon as you leave the room; just ask yourself the right questions. Did the interview go as you hoped? Were there any questions that surprised you or made you uncomfortable, and why? Conversely, which questions did you answer best? Are you satisfied with the employer's answers to your questions? What can you do to improve your weaknesses? Would the interview have gone better if you had been better prepared, or on the contrary, were you too prepared? The post-interview period should not be neglected; through these few questions, take advantage of it to do some real self-criticism and assess your performance.
• Writing a report can also be very beneficial. The self-assessment phase allows you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. For example, you can replay the entire "film" of the interview and, at each stage, analyze your behavior, your reactions to various situations. Also try to explain why you have any weaknesses while noting how to improve them. Understand that writing an assessment will be beneficial in that you can use it to optimize future interviews.
• Thanking the employer is the little touch that can sometimes change everything. By preferring email to the phone, you can confirm your interest in the position while thanking them for their welcome. Be careful, the email should be simple, no need to overdo it. You can also specify any information that may have escaped you during the interview.
2) In the weeks following the interview
• Following up with the employer when they don't get in touch is common. However, make sure to respect a minimum delay before contacting them again; indeed, their "silence" may simply mean that they haven't made their decision or that they are not able to do so. Wait at least three weeks before contacting them again to avoid making them feel harassed. Do so in the form of a simple email rather than by phone.
Example email:
To: "Email address"
Subject: Application for the position of "position title"
Madam, Sir,
You kindly received me at your premises on "interview date" for the position of "position title", and to this day without a response from you, I take the liberty of contacting you again to find out the current state of your decision. I remain at your disposal for any further interview.
Thank you in advance.
With my cordial greetings.
First Name Last Name
Address
Phone number
• If, despite everything, you have no news, give up. You must know not to force the recruiter, leave them to their own judgment. If you haven't been hired, it doesn't necessarily come from you. Don't give up and look for other offers; reread your interview reports and improve your weaknesses to be impeccable and convince all your future potential employers.
Applying for a position is not just an interview; it is important to know the attitude to have afterwards. Thanking the employer and following up if necessary involves codes that, when respected, will give you a positive image.
Posted on September 13, 2010
Carriereonline.com
