Post Interview Check List

By Michael Rozelle, Campus Representative, Ball State University

So you finally land an interview – and have gotten through it without any major snafus- now what? Most interviewees feel that sigh of relief at the end of an interview and then wait for the response; however, the interview process is not yet complete. A few follow-up steps are in order to ensure the interview stuck. Four positive follow-ups are outlined and discussed in an article by Margaret Steen, After the Interview: 4 Ways to Follow Up.

Her points:

Send thank you notes- Within a day of the interview

Break through the silence – Politely call em’ up if they have not gotten back to you

Go into recovery mode - Send documentation of your abilities

Bound back from rejection - Get feedback for future interviews

Then keep networking with the interviewer, perhaps by forwarding occasional, well-chosen articles related to your industry, for example, or by joining a group on LinkedIn.

Follow-ups can be just as important as the interview itself. Personally, I always leave with a handshake and promise to talk to them soon, whether I get the offer or not. It’s always a good idea to keep in contact with organizations you may have been rejected from. Eventually the time will come around again where they need a position filled. This article has some good points and great advice on driving home the interview process from start to finish, and then afterwards.