Should you call or email after being interviewed to check the status of your interview? How long should you wait before you make contact or do you sit it out and wait for the employer to get in touch with you? The interview might have ended “Don’t call us, we’ll call you”.

Well, as a recruitment expert, I am sharing my thoughts on what should be done.

This is where old school meets modern-day practices work for me. Follow up after a meeting, send an email thanking the interviewer for their time and highlight your interest in the position. Don’t be afraid to say it out loud for all to hear – I am interested in this opportunity!

Send a personalized follow-up email to each interviewer within 24 hours of your interview. This follow-up message is a unique opportunity to express your gratitude, reiterate your interest in the role, and remind the employer of your qualifications, expertise and skill-sets. Importantly, discuss the salient points on your interview and conclude on how you intend to contribute to the Company in case you were provided with an opportunity! End your email with a thank you.

If you don’t have the interviewer’s email addresses, ask for the business card of each person you spoke with during the interview process at the end of the interview.

Don’t get pushy in your follow-up after the interview. Most of the Companies do not encourage calls or repeat reminder mails.

In our research, we found that a candidates’ thank-you note ‒ or lack thereof ‒ can impact their chances of landing the job. Nearly one in five interviewers have completely dismissed a candidate for not following up after an interview.

If your interview took place earlier in the day, send your follow-up emails the same day. If you interviewed in the afternoon, the next morning is fine.

Therefore, the best way is to simply mail a short, concise and professional email to the interviewer/s within 24 hours of the interview taking place. Express gratitude for the interviewer’s time, mention an appreciation of all the information the interviewer provided and reinforce their enthusiasm for the role.

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