Power of Post Interview Follow-up!

The Power of Post-Interview Follow up. ‼️

⏺The interview process does not end when you walk out of the room.

⏺What happens after that, is critical to your success

➡️Avoid the temptation of using your phone, the moment the door is closed to give an update to someone.

➡️Often rooms are not sound proof. This can cause you unnecessary embarrassment.

⏺Strategic Follow-up can improve your chances of
landing the job, reaffirming your interest in the position & staying on Hiring Manager’s radar.

➡️A crisp & polite ‘Thank you’ note within 24 hours, sets you apart & leaves a lasting impression.

➡️Before leaving the room make it a habit to ask about next steps – definitely get the contact details of the decision maker/HR rep.

➡️In all likelihood, you would have been given a tentative time frame, a week /fortnight.

➡️This allows you to stay in the sphere of your control by sending a polite reminder at the right time.

➡️Etiquette requires that you leave room for couple of days’ delay.

➡️Mention the position, date of Interview in the subject line (your name of course).

➡️The first follow-up should give all details and showcase your enthusiasm for the particular role.

➡️Mention why the Company appeals to you and how you are a good culture fit.

➡️Don’t sound too pushy or desperate.

➡️It’s just a proactive approach to understand status of your application.

⏺Stay positive & don’t let a delay in response derail you.

➡️Consider positive intent from recruiter’s side and don’t jump to the conclusion that it’s ‘ghosting’

➡️Refrain from being discouraged ot disturbed.

➡️Remember there are many facets to the selection process.

⏺Even if the response is a rejection letter, don’t take it personally.  ‘No’ is usually not personal.

➡️Your last note should be very short,  expressing gratitude for time spent, even seeking  constructive feedback (one can never tell – you may get a valuable tip!)

➡️Sign off in a friendly note, keeping doors open.

➡️It’s not uncommon for recruiters to re-0connect after a gap of time in changed circumstances.

✅Please add other steps that can help job seekers to end on good terms & stay in the line of sight of the recruiter.

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