Often times after an interview you might be asking yourself
“what’s next?” It’s always important to be proactive instead of just sitting
around waiting for that phone call. The first thing you should do, no matter
what, is send out a follow up email or letter to the hiring manager. This shows
that you are serious about the job and considerate of the time spent with the
company you interviewed with.
Prior to your potential second interview, make
sure you research salary. This way when the hiring manager puts an offer on the
table you won’t be unprepared. Preparing for that next step is vital.
You might
consider working on a sample project or assignment for the company to impress
them with your work ethics. In other cases, employers deliver a scenario and
ask the candidates to create a proposition or solution for it. This usually
helps the company make their final hiring decision. Before the final step you
should contact your references and keep them updated with your progress.
Remember, you can also ask the employer for references from people who
currently work or have previously worked as well.
The next time you meet with
the employer you could even suggest an offer yourself, however this is only in
certain circumstances. You could create a proposal that states a need they
have, your services, the time you would dedicate, and the results they can
expect. Next time you have an interview, remember to
be proactive in order to set yourself
apart from the other candidates.
Please contact Connor | Caitlin at www.connorcaitlin.com for
more information.
