Following up job interviews - Audio
Listen to advice on the steps you need to take after your job interview to give you the best chance of securing the role.
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How can I analyse my interviewer?
When you're going for job interviews, it's important to remember that they're as much for you to decide whether you like the company as they are for the employer to decide if they like you.
If I haven’t signed a contract is the job mine?
You've had a successful interview and were offered the job, but it's been some time and you haven't had a contract to sign. Is the job in the bag or not?
What is the process of accepting a job offer?
It’s a great feeling to land the job, but there’s still a lot to tie-up before signing on the dotted line. Be ready to ask yourself a few important questions, and get the answers you’re looking for before you accept.
How do I know which job offer to accept?
After several applications and a series of interviews, your job search is finally over and you have two firm job offers on the table. Now all you have to do is decide which offer to accept. Each offer is weighted with positives in certain areas and there are several factors that need to be considered. But, the question remains, how do you decide?
How can I evaluate my interview performance?
Phew, the interview is over. Wouldn't it be nice if the interviewer handed you a rating slip on your way out the door to let you know how you did.
But without such a luxury, you must learn to review your own performance so that you can learn from the experience. Use this opportunity to be objective about the situation. Were you prepared and practiced, or were you just winging it? Could you have been more effective with additional practice? What will you do to prepare for your next interview?
What should I do after my job interview?
It's very frustrating when you've been to interview – especially for a job you really want – but then hear nothing for what seems like a lifetime.
Unfortunately, your work is not done once you leave the interview – in fact it's just beginning. You can't simply sit back and wait for the job offer.
How long should I wait for the interviewer to get in touch?
Not getting a follow-up call, as promised, happens more than you think. Candidates are sure they are a certainty for the position, they're expecting an offer. Then, they hear nothing. This is not only frustrating for the candidate, but reflects poorly on the company.
If after a Monday interview you were told that a decision would be made before the end of the week, by Friday you'll be having doubts if there has been no call from the company.
Does this mean you're not going to get an offer? Should you call to find out what's up. Or, should she just wait until after the weekend?
Do I keep looking for jobs if my interview went well?
It is often tempting to think that upon completion of a good interview, the job search is over and done with. However, it may be worth holding off on calling it a day.
6 REAL reasons you didn't get the job
"What the...why...." – that kind of goes through our head when we sit there staring at the screen with yet another rejection e-mail from that job you thought you'd have been perfect for. The interview went awesome - there was a definite vibe going on...so then what gives? Why do you keep receiving the same generic "too many applicants - good luck for the future" mail of doom?!
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