When to Follow Up After a Job Interview
8 January 2013
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Text: After a first interview, should you follow up? Who to contact and how to word your inquiry?
"Recruiters make their decisions based on the interview," says Mathieu Guénette, guidance counselor at Société Pierre Boucher. "Whether you follow up or not usually doesn't affect the final decision." The purpose of following up is to know where you stand in your job search so you can decide whether to move on.
Best Practices
At the end of the interview, ask the recruiter when they plan to make a decision, advises Annie Chauvette, employment counselor at Centre d'intervention des Basses-Laurentides pour l'emploi. "If they say they'll decide in two weeks, respect that timeframe. However, if you haven't heard back after two and a half weeks, call to check on the status of your application."
If you forgot to ask about their decision timeline, wait two and a half weeks before following up.
How to Follow Up
Ask to speak to the person who interviewed you and simply say you'd like to know if a decision has been made. "If you don't receive a call back after leaving a voicemail, send an email," suggests Ms. Chauvette. "Thank the recruiter for the interview, reiterate your interest in the position, and mention that you'd like to know if a decision has been made."
Key Points
If the recruiter warned you against calling and said they would only contact the successful candidate, respect their instructions.
Jobboom.com
Posted January 8, 2013.
"Recruiters make their decisions based on the interview," says Mathieu Guénette, guidance counselor at Société Pierre Boucher. "Whether you follow up or not usually doesn't affect the final decision." The purpose of following up is to know where you stand in your job search so you can decide whether to move on.
Best Practices
At the end of the interview, ask the recruiter when they plan to make a decision, advises Annie Chauvette, employment counselor at Centre d'intervention des Basses-Laurentides pour l'emploi. "If they say they'll decide in two weeks, respect that timeframe. However, if you haven't heard back after two and a half weeks, call to check on the status of your application."
If you forgot to ask about their decision timeline, wait two and a half weeks before following up.
How to Follow Up
Ask to speak to the person who interviewed you and simply say you'd like to know if a decision has been made. "If you don't receive a call back after leaving a voicemail, send an email," suggests Ms. Chauvette. "Thank the recruiter for the interview, reiterate your interest in the position, and mention that you'd like to know if a decision has been made."
Key Points
If the recruiter warned you against calling and said they would only contact the successful candidate, respect their instructions.
Jobboom.com
Posted January 8, 2013.
