Another Chance to Shine – Following Up on the Interview
Do you find that it's always hard to follow up after the job interview? It is often the case that you are too excited and fail to give your full attention just before the interview, or feel a little lost in regards to what your next step should be. If this sounds like you, don't worry! The following are some great tips on how to contact companies after an interview.
After an interview, many people struggle with whether they should pursue a second interview or not. When waiting for feedback from potential employers, this can lead to frustration when it feels like nobody wants them for their position. If you are one of these people, don't worry! – Chances are, you will be just fine. Sometimes the employer will want to take an extra step to ensure that you are the best fit for the job. The following are great tips on how to get a second interview:
Write down any questions you had during the interview and have already answered, or any other relevant information you collected during your time meeting with the employer. You'll want to send a follow up email thanking them for their time and informing them that you have some questions regarding their company as well as their position.
Remember: it is important that you keep your tone professional. Make sure to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling throughout your email. You'll want to make sure that you also keep your message concise and clear. It is also better to send one email, rather than sending multiple repeated messages or spamming them with a bunch of questions.
If the interview went particularly well, ask the employer if they have time for an in-person meeting sometime soon. You can use that meeting to ask any additional questions you have, and also discuss how you can best help the company.
After your second interview, you may be feeling less stressed out next to prepare for the next stage of the process: reviewing your performance evaluation with Human Resources (HR). As long as you prepare accordingly, it is completely okay to be nervous and unsure of what to expect from HR at this point. Keep in mind that this is a sign that you are moving in the right direction and are actually becoming more involved in the process!
At this point, it's likely that HR will have requested your resume for further review, so ideally it's time to send one over. If you would rather not send your resume, there are still some other tips that you can use to prepare for the review. Consider taking a look at the questions below:
HR will most likely want to discuss: Your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments. They will most likely also want to discuss specific projects or tasks that were assigned to you during your time in the company. If you have any questions about these types of questions, feel free to ask HR representatives how best to answer them.
Remember: it is completely okay if you don't understand or remember everything that they ask. The purpose of the review is to have you develop a strong rapport with HR at this stage, which will help your transition into the company as well as your performance at work. It is important that you are ready for them to discuss their company and any specific tasks you were tasked with, so don't feel bad if you can't answer all of these questions.
If HR wants to discuss compensation, it's time for you to do some research! You should understand that it is often the case that companies have different pay scales for different positions. However, after following up with HR and being a good self-starter during this process, you should now be able to determine how much you may expect to make based off of your experience and qualifications.
If HR also wants to discuss any additional paperwork with you, don't worry! You are most likely going to be signing an offer letter that will welcome you into the company and outline your employment terms. This will include things like compensation, healthcare and even vacation time. The last thing that may be discussed is the benefits package of the company. You should know exact how many days of paid vacation you receive per year as well as their sick pay policy. Remember: if you are not satisfied with their offer, then it's okay to turn it down!
Hopefully by now you've had a successful second interview and are getting ready to review your performance evaluation with HR. This step is particularly important at this stage because it will likely affect your compensation. Before you sit down with HR, try to practice answering some of the questions that they will most likely ask:
HR will most likely want to discuss: Your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments. They will most likely also want to discuss specific projects or tasks that were assigned to you during your time in the company. If you have any questions about these types of questions, feel free to ask HR representatives how best to answer them.
Remember: it is completely okay if you don't understand or remember everything that they ask. The purpose of the review is to have you develop a strong rapport with HR at this stage, which will help your transition into the company as well as your performance at work. It is important that you are ready for them to discuss their company and any specific tasks you were tasked with, so don't feel bad if you can't answer all of these questions.
If HR wants to discuss compensation, it's time for you to do some research! You should understand that it is often the case that companies have different pay scales for different positions. However, after following up with HR and being a good self-starter during this process, you should now be able to determine how much you may expect to make based off of your experience and qualifications.
If HR also wants to discuss any additional paperwork with you, don't worry! You are most likely going to be signing an offer letter that will welcome you into the company and outline your employment terms. This will include things like compensation, healthcare and even vacation time. The last thing that may be discussed is the benefits package of the company. You should know exact how many days of paid vacation you receive per year as well as their sick pay policy. Remember: if you are not satisfied with their offer, then it's okay to turn it down!
Hopefully by now you've had a successful second interview and are getting ready to review your performance evaluation with HR. This step is particularly important at this stage because it will likely affect your compensation. Before you sit down with HR, try to practice answering some of the questions that they will most likely ask:
HR will most likely want to discuss: Your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments. They will most likely also want to discuss specific projects or tasks that were assigned to you during your time in the company. If you have any questions about these types of questions, feel free to ask HR representatives how best to answer them.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to prepare for an interview and you've read through an example of how to do a second interview, it's time for our final tip! Make sure that your second interview process is as enjoyable as possible. This means preparing for the weather, eating healthy and staying hydrated. You'll need all of these things to be on your best game in order to get the job. Take advantage of your time in the sun and keep this article in mind as you make moves toward landing the job!
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