There are things you should do after a job interview that can increase the odds of getting an job offer.
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Assess your Interview
Once you have left the interview and are no longer in the presence of any employees, write up a summary of the questions you were asked along with your answers. This will preserve a record of your responses for future reference if you secure a follow-up interview. It will also help you in drafting your thank you notes to the interviewers. You can also use this information to prepare for any future interviews.
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Send Thank You Notes
It is recommended that you send one email within 24 hours of the interview to each interviewer. A handwritten card is suggested as a supplement when a personal or more creative touch might be especially valued. Reference in your note either of the following: a topic that discussed during the interview, one or two examples showing off your expertise or a response to one of the key interview questions or if need be, sharing a skill or experience that you weren't able to discuss during the interview.
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Complete any Follow Up Instructions Provided by the Employer
Make sure to follow the instructions provided to you by the hiring manager/HR team. For example, if they tell you it will take two weeks, wait the two weeks. If they said follow-up needs to be done by email, do not call them on the phone. It is natural to be anxious but that does not give you the permission to pester/stalk the employer. After you have left a message and followed up at their recommended time, if you haven’t heard back after two calls, you should move forward and prep for your next round of interviews.