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Post Interview Follow up

As an employer, I want to hire people that want to work for me.  People that are excited about the prospect of working for my company. 

During the interview process I meet many qualified applicants, , especially in today”s job market.  When the time comes to make a hiring decision, I sometimes agonize over who is the best candidate.  Most of the time, the decision is based on the information obtained in the interview.   An excellent way to set yourself apart from other applicants is to follow up after the interview and let the employer know that you are really interested in the job.  Believe it or not, most people don’t follow up.  Maybe that is because they really are not interested in the position. 

I suggest a 3 step process to help land the job after the interview:

First, “close” at the end of the interview.  Let the interviewer know you want the job.  So few people do this and it is so important. 

Second, send an email or hand written note thanking them for the interview.  Use this to also reiterate your desire to work for the company.

Third, call the company in a week or so, depending on there timeframe, and check to see if they have made a decision.   This may be the time to offer to come in again to discuss any other concerns they may have, or to clearify any questions from the first interview.

Be sure to let the employer know how you feel about the prospect of working for him/her.  It help them make their hiring decision and it will help you get the job!