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AFTER THE INTERVIEW
After The Interview
Once you walk out of the employer’s door, your job of trying to get a job is not yet done. Whether or not you were impressed with the job opportunity you need to do the following:
1. Write a brief thank you note to the employer (usually addressed to the primary person you met with, with perhaps copies to others you met) telling them you really enjoyed your visit, are interested in the position and look forward to hearing back from them. Do not make any spelling or grammatical errors in this note. And do not state that you will be following up in the near future. In today’s world, the best way to send the note is through email. But a mailed, typewritten, hard copy is also acceptable. If you use email, do not hit the send button before the note is final and without errors.
2. You will probably hear from the employer within two weeks (unless otherwise agreed), as to whether they would like to offer you a position or have further discussions. If you do not hear after two weeks, send an email to the primary person you met with, tell them you continue to be interested, and ask them if they can give you an update on where they are in filling the position.
3. If you do get an offer, consider the following:
a. You may receive the offer either by email, mail, phone or in person. If the offer is by phone or in person, do not immediately respond with a yes or no. Thank them for the offer, tell them you want to think about it for a bit, and agree with them as to when you will get back to them with an answer. But do not delay your decision too long, unless you explain to the employer why you need more time.
b. If you are going to seriously consider an offer, now is the time to get any questions you have answered. Make up a list of reasonable questions and ask them to your contact at the company. No question is really out of bounds, as long as it is professional and deals with potentially working for the company.
c. Most of the time, major changes to the offer cannot be negotiated. But if something really bothers you, bring it up and see if a solution can be found. Neither you or the employer want to start a relationship with a misunderstanding, or on a less than positive note.
d. Whether you accept or decline the offer, make sure you do it in a timely and professional manner. Good impressions are always best, even if you choose to work elsewhere.
4. If you do accept an offer, make sure you work with your new employer to give adequate notice to your present employer (if any). And make sure you leave your old employer in a positive manner. The old adage, “do not burn your bridges” is very true.
GOOD LUCK!!!