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You aced your second face-to-face interview, but your work’s not over yet! Get closer to landing the job with good second interview follow-up.
You’ve aced your second interview, but your work’s not over yet! Get that much closer to landing the job with a good second interview follow-up.
If you feel like you successfully pulled off one of the greatest second interviews of all time, the interviewer most likely felt similarly. In all likelihood, you are still a contender for the position, so don’t make the mistake of jeopardizing your standing by neglecting a second interview follow-up.
Following up after every interview is an essential indicator of professionalism and good manners. The purpose of the interview follow-up is threefold: to show your professionalism, to make sure you understand the next steps in the process, and to let the interviewers know you sincerely appreciate their time and consideration. To ensure that you make the right impression, take note of these second interview follow-up do’s and don’ts.
Do’s and don’ts of following up after a second interview
Do find out when a hiring decision will be made
If a job is not offered to you at the end of the second interview, do ask when the hiring managers expect to make a final decision and when you should expect to hear back from them.
Do call employers if you don’t get a decision within a reasonable amount of time
Be patient while waiting for employers to call you back, but feel free to initiate the call if they do not get back to you within a reasonable amount of time. If you were not given a specific date to expect a phone call, it is appropriate to call the employer a few days after the deadline you were given.
Don’t put your job search on hold
You have probably heard the saying, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.This applies to your job hunt as well. Don’t put your job search on hold while waiting to hear back from a single employer. Continue pursuing other opportunities until you are extended a job offer.
Don’t be annoying
No matter how anxious you may be to find out if you have the position, don’t be annoying and call potential employers every few days for an answer. Even if they had previously decided to hire you, you might convince them to change their minds if you are too aggressive and bothersome.
Don’t burn bridges
Even if you are informed that another candidate was chosen for the position, always be polite and courteous. Being rude or confrontational is never a good idea, especially since the company may still consider you for other positions if you take rejection with grace and professionalism.
Creating a second interview thank-you note
Sending a well-crafted thank-you note should be one of the key components in your follow-up plan. Knowing how to craft a succinct, well-written thank-you note is essential to finalizing the good impression you made during your second interview. Follow these five steps to make sure your note meets expectations:
- Send thank-you notes within 24 hours. Aim to send out thank-you notes within 24-hours of your second interview. Waiting longer than three days after your interview could give the impression that you are unexcited about the role, ungrateful or lazy.
- Know the names and titles of each of your interviewers. Proper thank-you note etiquette dictates that you must send a unique note to each person who participated in your interview. If you are uncertain about their names and titles, call the company receptionist and ask.
- Reinforce your continued interest in the job. Use your second interview thank-you note as an opportunity to reinforce your continued interest in the job and express your eagerness to work for the company.
- Emphasize your selling points and address any misunderstandings. Briefly, emphasize your best selling points and how they can benefit the company. You should also address any misunderstandings that may have occurred during your interview. Don’t harp on mistakes you have made, but if an explanation is warranted, offer one sincerely and succinctly.
- Finish with a heartfelt expression of appreciation for your second interview. Close your thank-you note with a short paragraph expressing your appreciation for the opportunity to attend a second interview. Indicate that you hope you will see the interviewer again soon.
Following these five important steps will help you create a simple yet powerful thank-you note that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on your interviewers and help you get the job.
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Kellie is the content strategist for My Perfect Resume. She has more than 20 years of experience in digital media and is passionate about helping job seekers navigate their careers. She has a B.A. in English and writing from Temple University.
