[PD] Following up after an interview

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Coursework content

Suppose you’ve applied for a job with a great CV and cover letter, landed the interview, and now have completed the interview, thinking it went well. At the end of the interview, you asked and were told what the next steps are. Now what?

The situation is now largely out of your control. It is better to turn your energy to more productive activities like building your portfolio, networking or searching and applying for other opportunities.

However, there are a few times when it is beneficial to email the hiring manager:

• A brief Thank You note
• A follow-up check if the promised next steps are very overdue,
• Alerting them of changes to your circumstances (such as another job offer)
• Asking for feedback in the event you don’t get an offer

Read this Harvard Review Article to see when and how you might follow up in these circumstances.

Estimated time in hours

1

What is the purpose of this assignment?

Understand when and how to follow up after an interview

How to submit

Write a short paragraph for each of the following scenarios:

• A brief Thank You note
• A follow-up check if the promised next steps are very overdue,
• Alerting them of changes to your circumstances (such as another job offer)
• Asking for feedback in the event you don’t get an offer

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