It's hard to wait for an answer after a job interview. In fact, a request for information about your possible recruitment could put you in a good light in the eyes of the company, provided you submit it in the correct way. At the end of the interview, try to ask how the selection of candidates takes place. Carefully process the text of the email to keep you informed of developments and send it in the right time. This way, you can get an answer and introduce yourself in the best possible way.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Prepare for the Next Steps
Step 1. Ask how the selection of candidates is organized
At the end of the interview, the hiring manager will ask you if you have any questions. It is the right time to learn more about the company or the job position offered, but also to know what will happen next.
For example, ask the person in charge of the applications how long the selection could take, if you have to wait for a response from the company to find out if you have been hired and when you will receive any news. You can also ask how the hiring manager contacts if you are unsure
Step 2. Don't ask right away if you got the job
If the interview went well, you will probably be tempted to ask the hiring person if the job is yours. Absolutely avoid. It is a risky and counterproductive initiative because you will give the impression of being desperate for a job.
It is also likely that the HR employee will not be able to give you an answer immediately. Maybe he has many other candidates to evaluate or he needs to discuss each of them with other colleagues
Step 3. Send a thank you letter after the interview
You don't have to write it to ask about a possible recruitment, but to not be easily forgotten by those who are in charge of recruiting. Introduce yourself, remember the questions you answered, and indicate which aspect of the company or job you value most.
- For example, you might say: "Dear Dr. Rossi, I wanted to thank you for offering me the opportunity to meet you for the position of Vice-Director of ABC Dolciaria. I enjoyed the interview with you and I am thrilled with the innovation that the company. is contributing to its products! ".
- In this letter, avoid asking about developments regarding the job offer. Just thank you for the interview that was granted to you.
Part 2 of 2: Write an Email to Keep Up with Developments
Step 1. Send the email at the appropriate time
Give the hiring manager some time to review all of the interviews he's held with candidates. He is also likely to have to consult with other colleagues in the HR department and not be authorized to offer information about the job offer until he has received the green light to proceed with the hiring. So, before writing an email to keep abreast of developments, wait about a week for me to handle similar issues.
If your hiring manager has given you a date by which they expect to make a decision, wait a few days before contacting them. Generally, the deadlines you set during job interviews are optimistic, but bear in mind that something unexpected could happen
Step 2. Make the hiring manager remember you
In the email you should include your name, the job you applied for, and the date of the interview. The more details you provide, the more likely you are to get a response.
You could say: "Hello, Dr. Rossi. I am writing to inquire about the position of deputy director for which I held the interview on April 5, 2018. Please let me know if you need any further information. Looking forward to your cordial reply, I send you my best regards"
Step 3. Indicate if you have had any other offers
If you don't hesitate to take other opportunities, you are obviously looking for a job. Should you receive another offer while you wait for news, report it to the hiring manager at the first company. This way, you will have a great reason to ask for more information and more likely to get a response.
For example, you could say: "Dear Emanuela, I hope you are well. I am writing to you to find out if there are any developments on the selection of candidates for the position of coordinator for which I interviewed on January 10. In the meantime I have received another offer., but I would like to hear from ABC Consulting. I would be grateful if you could inform me. Thank you for your availability."
Step 4. Don't overdo it
If you're expecting feedback for a really tempting job, you might want to press the company until you get a response, especially if the hiring manager has invited you to ask. However, give yourself a limit, typically no more than three times. If you don't have any news, apply to other companies.
If you don't get a response after three solicitation emails, it doesn't necessarily mean you won't be hired, but the candidate evaluation process is likely to take significantly longer than initially thought. So, don't waste your energy like this when you might be seizing other opportunities
Warnings
- Don't give arbitrary deadlines. For example, if you need to know if you got the job by a certain date so that you can arrange the relocation, you may want to let us know during the interview. However, if it is not absolutely necessary, do not indicate any time limits.
- You shouldn't be calling the hiring manager all the time. Wait a few more days after the deadline for choosing a candidate and don't give in to the temptation to call as time passes.
