After The Interview

End job interviews as well as you begin them.

You have done a thorough job researching the company.

You convinced the employer you “can do” anything.

(See my post “Two Magic Words”)

Now what?

Look for buying signals by saying something like:

“I was excited about this position as I drove here,

but I’m really excited now. Would you tell me about the process you have to fill this position?

Sounds bold, doesn’t it?

Would you have the audacity to say something like that at the end of an interview?

How about this;

At interview’s end you ask for interviewer’s business card and say:

“If I haven’t heard from you by Thursday, do you mind if I call you?”

Too bold for you to try?

Too bad, because these two “tips” accomplish no less than four huge job hunting objectives:

1. Demonstrates confidence.

2. You asked a strong question: demonstrates leadership subliminally.

3. You separated yourself, once again, from weaker candidates

4. Gained follow up info for further contact with hiring authority.

Too ‘salesy’ for you?

Okay. I understand your concern.

But please know this stuff works.

When the stakes are this high, you might want to overcome your tendency to quietly slink away after the interview.