You just had a great interview. What are the next steps to make sure you get the job?

Sending a thank you note after a successful interview is a simple yet powerful way to show your appreciation for the interviewers time and also strengthen your interest in the role. You can send an email within 24 hours, making sure it is personalised and concise - its doesn't need to be an essay just a simple message that shows your eagerness for the role.

"After the interview, promptly send a personalized thank-you email expressing gratitude and reiterating your interest. Follow up on any promised actions and stay responsive to further communication. Continue networking and remain patient while awaiting a response. Prepare for the next steps if invited for further interviews or offered the job."

It is super important to follow up with the interviewer or hiring manager after your interview. Sending a thank you note and sharing that you are still interested in the position, confirms you are still interested and on the market. This is also a great way to keep in contact with the hiring manager, and opens up communication with them. As I see it, this is your last chance to make an impression on them before moving forward.

Right after the interview go over all the information in your head. If there is important information that you forgot to mention or something to clarify, take advantage of the thank you email to do so. Keep the email brief and concise and thank the participants for their time. Make a note of what you didn't ask and would like to know for the next interview. Now that you know more about the position think about how to demonstrate those important skills in a second interview. Also, think of an extra mile that will make you stand out from the rest of the candidates. They are looking for someone with an expert level of photoshop? do a small project for their company and send it to them proactively. Be patient and respectful.

After acing your interview, it's crucial to maintain momentum to secure the job. 1. First, send a thank-you email expressing gratitude for the opportunity and reaffirming your interest. 2. Follow up with any additional information discussed during the interview, showcasing your enthusiasm and professionalism. 3. Stay engaged by connecting with interviewers on professional platforms like LinkedIn, reinforcing your commitment to the role. 4 Finally, continue networking and exploring other opportunities while awaiting a response. Sumary: follow-up and proactive communication demonstrate your dedication and can greatly increase your chances of landing the job.

So important to give your references context of what the role is and what you will be doing. This helps your reference to give examples of how you can perform and add value to the company, team, and the goals of the position.

Following up an interview with additional resources like professional references and a thank you note could make or break it when trying to stand out in the job market. My top tips here are to make sure and know how what are the next steps in the process before getting off the interview. This will allow you to thank the interviewer for their time, tell them you're looking forward to that next step, and follow up with a thank you email or message. Providing specific recommendation letters in the attachments as well as verified professional reference points of contact could allow you to stand out from the crowd in that thank you note.

Staying in touch with the employer is one way you can keep your name in their mind. You don't want to be too pushy or too passive when it comes to following up with the employer, however you do want to show your enthusiasm and professionalism without being annoying or desperate. A good way to do this is to follow up once a week until you get a response. You can use different methods, such as email or phone to check on the status of the hiring process, reiterate your interest, and provide any additional information the employer might need.

Keep applying for other roles. Even if you had a great interview, you shouldn't stop your job search. Especially in the current market you never know what might happen or how long it might take for the employer to make a decision. You should keep applying for other roles and attending other interviews. This will keep your options open and also help to maintain and boost your confidence. You don't want to put all your eggs in one basket.

I've had so many clients come to me saying "I waited for a month; I felt so sure, and then it fell through." There are many more reasons for continuing to apply elsewhere: 1. You could end up with multiple offers to play off each other and choose from. 2. Applying for other opportunities can ease your suspense/worry about the first opportunity. 3. If you don't keep looking, you may miss something even better.

When preparing for the next round, re-review the job description and take note of the required skills and qualifications you were not asked about in the previous round(s). In a structured and well-organised recruitment process, all skills will be assessed in different rounds of the interview. If you feel your answer to a question around a particular skill was not so strong also revisit that as following interviewer may be asked to reassess that skill too. Follow the STAR interview answer method and have real-life examples that you can talk about in detail from your experience. If there is a case study/assessment take time to understand the task and prepare well - don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions ahead of time if need be!

Recently, I received a rejection letter from an organization that I really wanted to work for. I wanted to just delete that rejection email, and move on. After working as a recruiter, I understand top choice candidates don't always work out. Instead, I took the next step, and responded graciously explaining that I enjoyed meeting with the team, and mentioned I'd love to be considered for other roles. The hiring manager responded, letting me know I was a top candidate, and the decision was difficult. She offered to be a reference for me any other positions that would open up at this organization. I didn't get the job, but I got an inside reference, that could lead to a job.