If you don't reach your interviewer on the second try, leave a message with the following information:. Here's an example message:. Hi, Mr. This is Mary Burns calling. I interviewed yesterday for the Associate Marketing Coordinator position, and wanted to thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I so enjoyed our conversation—please don't hesitate to get in touch if there's any additional information I can provide.
You can reach me at Thanks again, and I hope to hear from you soon. If you reach the interviewer, first of all, good for you. Many people screen all their calls these days.
Be brief and to the point, thank the hiring manager for his or her time, recap your qualifications, then ask if there is anything else the interviewer would like to know. Finally, ask whether there is any further information on your background or experience you can provide.
If there was anything you wish you had mentioned during the interview but didn't, take this opportunity to share it with the person who interviewed you. Be prepared. Have a copy of your resume in front of you when you call. That way, you'll be ready to answer questions if the interviewer has any. This will also help you avoid rambling or feeling flustered during the phone call.
If you're nervous about calling, and that's entirely understandable, practice. Ask a friend or family member to pretend they are the hiring manager and make a couple of calls. The more you say it, the easier the conversation will be when it's for real.
Call the decision-maker. Be sure to get the interviewer's business card at the end of the interview if you don't already have a phone number. It's important to talk to the person who has hiring authority or who can at least recommend you as the top candidate for the job. Have a list of references ready in case you are asked for them. Offer information. You can use your follow-up call as a way to both thank your interviewer and to ask if you can provide them with any further information to help them make a decision.
Q: Last week I had my third in a series of interviews for a job that is just what I've been looking for. Unfortunately, the interviewer hasn't contacted me about his choice yet. Should I continue waiting by the phone, call to see if he's hired anyone, write an email expressing my enthusiasm, or what?
This waiting is driving me nuts! Start by finding out exactly where you stand right now. You've probably avoided calling the company because you assume the consider you a pest , or you're afraid that he has decided to hire someone else. If it's been a week since your last interview, checking in on the selection process is reasonable, unless you've been specifically told that the decision would take longer than a week.
Thanks again, and I hope to hear from you soon! You may also want to mention some of the achievements that you brought up during your meeting with the manager to help the interviewer remember your accomplishments and why you'd be the best person for the job. You are likely one of several applicants, and adding these details will make your interview much more memorable.
Did the interviewer hand you a business card following the interview? Many potential employers will include their email address on their card. You may prefer to send an email instead of leaving a voicemail. With written communication, you're likely to get a faster response that you can easily reference in the future. Plus, employers may prefer email over unexpected phone calls because it allows them to respond at their own convenience. Talking to your potential employer differs from talking to a friend or family member.
Be conscious of your overall tone of voice. Ensure that it is friendly, yet professional. Remember that you are calling someone in a business setting who may consider you over another candidate based on your communication skills. Employees who are easy to get along with create a harmonious work environment for all. There are many advantages to calling after an interview, and when you've made the time to prepare for a successful phone call, you're increasing your chances of getting hired.
When you take the time to put forth extra effort, planning and rehearsing truly becomes beneficial with the right mindset. For example, here are some reasons why making a phone call works:. Speaking one-on-one with your interviewer invites further dialogue and creates another opportunity to connect. Making that follow-up call may be just what the interviewer needs to make the final decision about who to hire. Becky Beach, design manager at Mom Beach , shared a story about an applicant who took his confidence a bit too far.
Let me know when I am able to start the position. Be self-assured and confident in your abilities, but remember, the ball is in the interviewer's court, and you should defer to them.
Being upfront about all of your requirements and skills, as well as other offers you may have on the table, is key throughout the interview process. After the interview, she sent a thank-you email to the CEO that included a mention of an offer at another agency. The CEO called me to say he was taken aback and concerned about her lack of transparency in the process. Barrow and the CEO had a further discussion with the candidate, who admitted that she wasn't truly considering the other offer and had only mentioned it to show her high level of interest in the company.
She apologized, but Barrow said, "This ultimately showcased the importance of transparency and the impact it can have in the process. It should be a rule of thumb to avoid crude, offensive or sensitive posts about your interviewing process during your job search. Better yet, remain professional on social media at all times, not just while you're applying to jobs.
A professional and polished online presence is important regardless of your career stage. Congratulations, you've made it past your first interview! Now what? Be sure to follow up with personal thank-you notes — handwritten or emailed — to each person who interviewed you.
After that, try to be patient and avoid these common post-interview mistakes. It's all right and even expected to follow up after the interview, but don't overwhelm your potential employer with multiple messages and phone calls. If you reach out too often, you're going to turn off the hiring manager. She said your follow-ups should also depend on how far along you are in the interviewing process. However, you may want to wait seven to 10 days after a second or third interview.
At the end of the interview, you should ask the hiring manager when you can expect to hear back and when it's appropriate to reach out if you haven't heard from them, said Jennifer Akoma, human resources director at Android Industries. Don't take it upon yourself to reach out to people who haven't given you permission to do so. It is good etiquette to send one thank-you to whoever you interviewed with one or two days after the interview and wait for them to respond with next steps.
Keep in mind that you may not always receive a response. After the interview, it is vital to send some form of correspondence — whether it be snail mail, email or even a phone call — thanking your interviewer for their time and effort.
Zohar Pinhasi, CEO of MonsterCloud , said that an applicant following up after the interview does more than express gratitude — it shows him that they still want the position.
Interview follow-up is another opportunity to sell yourself to the interviewer by restating your interest and showing good manners. Most hiring managers can spot a generic thank-you letter or cover letter, for that matter a mile away, so take the time and effort to tailor your letter to the interviewer.
Bring up something you discussed that isn't strictly related to your skills or the job description. For example, let's say you talked about a project you worked on in a previous position. Include a link or sample of that project in your follow-up as a nod to the discussion and a way to show off your skills. If you decide the position is not right for you, for whatever reason, be sure to reach out to the company and let them know that you want to withdraw your candidacy.
Whoever interviewed you took time out of their busy schedule for you, so the courteous thing to do is to acknowledge that effort with a gracious thank-you and official withdrawal. Mistakes happen. Though it depends on how serious the mistake was, for the most part, you can recover if you handle minor gaffes with pure intentions and grace. It shows accountability and a willingness to admit and correct a mistake.
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