Power of Post Interview Follow-up

The Power of Post Interview Follow-up!!

⏺  Your success in a job interview isn’t just about what you say in the room. It’s also about what you do after you leave.

⏺ Follow-up isn’t just a formality. It’s another Opportunity to sell yourself & stand out.

➡️  Show Appreciation: It’s a way to express gratitude for the opportunity & leaves a positive impression on the interviewer.

➡️ Reiterate your interest: A well crafted follow-up message allows you to reaffirm your enthusiasm for the role & the Company.

➡️ Clarify & Elaborate: It’s an opportunity fill in any gaps – information you may have forgotten to mention or clarification to any questions.

➡️ Reiterate Fit: A concise reminder of why you are agood culture fit.

➡️ Stay Memorable:  In a competitive  job market, hiring decisions take time. A follow-up keeps you on the radar.

➡️ Professionalism:  showcases your professionalism, attention to detail, communication skills.

✅  Some guidelines

♀️ Timeliness:  Send the thank-you note preferably within 24 hours. This is a very brief note.

♀️Clearly mention the position and date of interview in the subject.

♀️Personalise your message to each interviewer, referencing specific aspects mentioned by the person.

♀️Find a way to get the contact details of all the interviewers, not just the HR person.

♀️ If you haven’t received a response, it’s reasonable to send a polite 2nd follow-up after about 2-3 weeks, including some of points of clarification mentioned above.

♀️Wait for Response:  typically another 2- 3 weeks.

♀️ Final Follow-up:  After a reasonable waiting period, send a very brief final message to express:
– thanks
– your continued interest
– polite request for feedback on the interview process – you may be surprised to receive a useful reply.
You would have used your rejection as a learning opportunity

♀️ Always keep the door open for some future interaction.

 Follow-up is a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression. Don’t skip this vital step in your job search process!

♻️ Please share any tips or stories you may have.

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