The Interview is over, now what?

“It is critical that you send a thank you note to the interviewer – either
handwritten or via Email is fine. Set yourself apart from the competition
– reaffirm your interest in the company and position.” ~ Pasta Pomodoro

Have you ever heard the expression, “It’s the little things that make the difference?”
This is a fact when it comes to following up after your interview. Take this checklist
to heart and set yourself apart from other applicants applying for the same position.

Immediately Following the Interview …
• Did I acquire the correct names, spellings, and titles of all the people I
interviewed with?
• At the conclusion of the interview, did I ask the employer what the time frame is
for making a hiring decision?
• Did I “re-connect” with the employer via a written letter, Email, or voice mail
within 24 hours of the interview to express my appreciation for the opportunity to
interview and reiterate my enthusiasm for the position?
• Did I double-check my written thank you letter or Email for errors before sending?
• Did I alert my references that they might be getting a call from a potential future
employer?
• Did I complete any tasks or assignments I was asked to do at the conclusion of the
first interview to prepare for the second interview?

Moving Forward…
• Have I followed up shortly after the defined time frame to ask about the position if
I did not hear from the employer?
• Have I realized that sometimes the hiring decision takes longer than expected
and, although I do want to follow up, I do not want to become annoying to the
employer?
• Have I continued to interview for other positions, recognizing that it is not wise to
put all of my eggs in one “job” basket?
• Have I used other job offers as leverage when following up with potential employers?
• Have I made sure not to “burn any bridges” for future opportunities with an
employer who does not want to hire me at this time?