Post-Interview Activities

POST-INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT

Each interview should be a learning experience. After the interview (not during), write down questions, answers, and reflections. You can adjust your responses for the next interview and use these reflections as clues for future interviews. This will also be a great source for content for thank you notes. After each interview, complete a Post-Interview Assessment

THANK YOU NOTES

It’s important to follow up after your interview. Send each interviewer a personalized  thank you note—email is common practice. In the note, emphasize your qualifications and skillset in relation to the position. Try to personalize the note by mentioning something from the interview that made this a memorable or enjoyable experience for you. If you did not get their email for any reason, you can send the note through your HR contact coordinating your candidacy.

Thank You Note Structure:

• Thank them for their time

• Name specific position of interest or purpose of the interaction

• Request information about next steps

• Insert 1 thing that was unique and enjoyable about your interview experience

Thank You Note Example:

Hi [Name]

Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you to speak with me about my interest in the [Position Name] role at [Company Name]. After learning more about the position, I remain confident that my experience with [specific skill/experience related to role] will enable me to make an impactful contribution to [Company Name]. I particularly enjoyed [insert enjoyable or memorable part of the interview].

Please let me know if you have any further questions. I look forward to speaking to you soon. [If you did not receive a timeline for next steps, request it here “Would you have any information regarding next steps or an appropriate date to follow up with you?”]

Sincerely,

[Your name]