CALL ME, MAYBE?

Written By Gala Jackson, M.Ed

INTERVIEWS CAN BEA LOT LIKE A

FIRST DATE.

INTERVIEWS CAN BEA LOT LIKE A

FIRST DATE.You dress nicely, prepare with thoughtful

conversation, want to be the apple of their eye.

But what if the interview doesn’t goaccording to plan?

BE PREPAREDWITH THESESCENARIOS.

INTERVIEW WENT GREAT...BUT NO PHONE CALL YET.

You’re wor r ied. You thought the interview went great. Butthere’s just one thing... they haven’t contacted you yet.

ONE

SEND AN EMAIL.Reiterate your appreciation for the interview and excitement for the job.

Ask if there’s any additional information you could provide or questions you can answer as the committee makes their final decisions.

And finally, make sure you ask when you can expectto hear an update!

ONE

THANKS...BUT NO THANKS.

You nailed the interview, but the interview panel didn’t agree.So now, you’re wonder ing why you didn’t land the job.

TWO

PICK UP THE PHONE.You may not want to, but picking up the phone is the best thing you could do in this situation. Give the hiring manager a call, tell them you appreciate the opportunity, then ask for feedback on your interview. Be specific.

Consider asking the following questions...1. If there was a particular question I could’ve answered more effectively.2. About my execution of the interview.3. About my presentation or delivery.4. The deciding factor between me and the other candidates.

TWO

CONGRATS!YOU’RE HIRED!

But before you accept, wait at least 24 hours.Why? It gives you time to thoroughly think about your options.

Are you sure this job is the r ight fit for you?

THREE

HOW TO DECLINE.You have come to the conclusion that the company or position is not what you want. To break the news to the employer, give the hiring manager or recruiter a call. Express your sincereappreciation for the opportunity to interview and become a part of their team. After consideration of your long term goals, you would like to pursue other professional opportuni-ties that better align with your current career goals.

THREE

HOW TO ACCEPT.After waiting 24 hours, call the hiring manager and express your excitement regarding the opportunity to work for their company and with their team. Make sure you’re profession-al thoughout all the excitement. You want to display maturity and professionalism as you prepare to negotiate your salary, benefits, and employment contract.

THREE

CALL ME? YES!When it comes to your employment contract, salary, andbenefits always negotiate. Be prepared to ask for a bump in salary as well as items that will enhance your quality of em-ployment such as additional vacation or sick leave, a signing bonus, moving expenses, professional development funds, or other related benefits.

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Trying to land the job is a full-time job, from tweaking your résumé to

networking, career fairs and preparing for interviews. Through it all, you need

to develop and tell the story of you. How you share that story matters.

We’re here to help.

Gala Jackson, M.Ed. is a Millennial Expert & Career Management

Consultant with InterviewSnob, a career consulting boutique

for millennials. Connect with Gala @interviewsnob and check

out her website at www.interviewsnob.com