1. Wrap Up the Interview in Your Favor

2. Clarify What to Expect Next
Before you leave the interview, clarify
What, if anything, you should do to follow up
When a decision will be made
How the interviewer prefers you to follow up (by telephone, by letter, or in person).

3. Sample Dialogue
You: When should I expect to hear whether I am selected for the position?
Interviewer: We’ll notify all applicants of our decision within two weeks.
You: Do you mind if I check back with you?
Interviewer: I prefer that you don’t until we notify you OR Interviewer: No, I don’t mind
You: How would you prefer I contact you?
Interviewer: Please call my assistant.

4. Use Your Clincher
Leave your interviewer with a clear picture of how you fit the job.
You can ask the interviewer:
Would you please summarize the most important qualifications you’re looking for in filling this position?
Use the short version of your 30 second commercial to show that you meet the employer’s needs.
One last chance to market yourself and your qualifications

5. Close the Interview Skillfully
Don’t let your posture, attitude, or verbal and nonverbal communication slip for even a moment.
Watch for signs from the interviewer that it’s time to wrap up.
Asking if you have further questions
Tidying up papers on desk
Pushing chair back
Sitting back in chair
Don’t make the interviewer impatient by droning on after these signs

6. Close the Interview Skillfully
Ask questions:
Is there anything else you need to discuss with me?
I know you are busy, and I appreciate the time you have given me for this interview.
Request a commitment from the interviewer to notify you when an applicant has been selected.
By what date will you make your decision on this position?
Determine any follow-up activities the interviewer expects from you
SELL YOURSELF…Express your interest in this job
THANK THE INTERVIEWER!!!! USE THEIR NAME!!!
Keep the positive body language going.

7. How You Are Rated during an Interview.

8. Interview Follow Up Evaluate Your Performance
Plan Your Follow-up Strategies
Follow-up Message
Brief Thank-You Note Too
Follow-up Letter
If the interviewer wants you to follow up in writing

9. Follow-up Letter
A reference to your interview and the position you are seeking
Clarification of any pertinent information
A brief version of your 30 second commercial.

10. Brief Follow-up Letter….

11. Longer Thank-You Letter

12. Successful Follow-up Phone Call
Demonstrate courtesy.
Is this a good time for you to talk?
Begin with a greeting and self-introduction
Identify the position for which you interviewed and the date
Provide important information you omitted.
Reemphasize your qualifications
Ask questions to clarify
Thank the interviewer, express your interest