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Resume and Interview Tips

It's Over - What Do I Have to Do Now?
By:Raymond James

Above all, don't waste your time waiting for the phone to ring and definitely do not ring the interviewer immediately after the interview! You do not wish to look impatient, after all. Instead of all this waiting and wondering, you should be writing a thank you note to all involved in the interview. A thank you letter must be a well written, genuine expression of gratitude towards the company for allowing you the opportunity to take part in the interview and for making the experience a positive one. Within your thank you letter it is advisable for you to remind your possible employer that you are very much wishing to work for their organization and that you will bring services to the company that will be of great benefit. The conclusion can also allude to the fact that you are awaiting good news from them in the not too distant future. It must be perfect grammatically and have absolutely no spelling mistakes!

If you have not had any notification from the interviewer or the company after approximately two weeks from the date of your interview it would be a good idea to send them an email or call the interviewer and find out if there has been a decision. If a decision is still pending then it is perfectly acceptable for you to ask the interviewer as to when the decision will be finalized. If it has already been finalized and not in your favor then politely ask the interviewer the reason for the rejection. Make the effort to find out exactly where your weaknesses were in this particular interview as this will be of assistance to you in future interviews.

If you receive mail from the interviewer indicating that someone else was successful, it is good manners to reply to this notification with a letter thanking them for their time and for giving you the opportunity to attend the interview. Be sure to have them understand that you will be interested for a similar position in the future.

Quite a number of organizations will call people for a second interview, perhaps for a final "cull" of applicants. By all means feel free to express your pleasure at being chosen for the second interview. Be sure to find out the format of the second interview and where and when it will be conducted. It is also a wise choice to ask for the name of the interviewer and their position in the company. You may also wish to ask for directions to the place of interview if it is being held in an area in which you are not familiar.

In the second interview, it is often possible to view first hand how the company operates, which is beneficial if you are concerned about any aspects of the position. It is always appreciated if you send a second thank you letter after this second interview and it is also a wise choice as they have taken the time to consider you especially.

If, after the second interview you are successful in obtaining the position, under no circumstances take this as an opportunity to discuss the salary with the employer if you feel that he or she is not paying enough. Your argument will only serve to aggravate the employer and he or she may decide to choose another candidate. It is acceptable to ask questions regarding the rules and regulations of the company, their dress code, and your leave entitlements.

You Have Been to the Interview - What Happens Now?

After you have attended a job interview, it is not a good idea to sit waiting near your phone for the offer of a position. Refrain from telephoning the interviewer immediately after the interview to make enquiries. A much more favorable alternative is to send a thank you note to the people responsible for the interview afterwards. Thank you letters should always express your gratitude towards the company for allowing you the opportunity and experience of an interview, and making the experience a memorable one. Through your thank you letter, you can reconfirm that you indeed wish to gain employment with the organization and indicate clearly that you are waiting positively to hear some good news from them in due time. If the interview was conducted by more than one interviewer then you must send a thank you letter to each one of the people involved.

In the thank you letter, you can also restate the services that you can provide to the company and in what ways your services will be of benefit to the company. You must always ensure that the thank you letter is grammatically correct without any spelling mistakes.

If you do not receive any response from the interviewer after a period of two weeks it would be appropriate to send an email or call the interviewer and check the progress of their decision. If a decision about you has yet to be decided then you may ask the interviewer as to when the decision is likely to be finalized. If the decision has already been finalized and you have not been successful then it is appropriate to ask the interviewer the reason for their decision. It is a good idea to get the exact feedback from the employer that may improve your chances of success at the next interview. Any relevant recommendations from the employer will be helpful for future interviews.

If you receive notification from the company that another applicant was chosen it is advisable for you to send a reply to the interviewer. Thank them again for giving you the opportunity and have them understand that you will be interested for a similar position in future should it become available.

After the initial interview, many organizations choose to have a second interview with the better applicants. It is entirely appropriate to express your pleasure at being chosen for the second interview. Request through email or phone the format of the second interview and ask the location and time of the second interview if this has not already been supplied.

Request the name of the interviewer and their position in the company. If the interview is a distance from where you live you may need to ask for directions. Often at a second interview you will be given an opportunity to view the company in action and this can assist you in deciding whether you will be comfortable working in this organization. "Real life" observations will definitely give you the answer to your concerns. Remember to send a second thank you letter after you have concluded the second interview. It is good manners to recognize that they have chosen you for a second interview.

If you are successful in gaining the position in the second interview then do not discuss the possible salary with the employer. This is not appropriate and may result in the employer changing their mind.

If you are successful it is appropriate to inquire about the rules and regulations of the company, their dress code and your leave conditions.

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