4 Proven Reasons Why Following Up After Interview Is Very Important

4 Proven Reasons Why Following Up After Interview Is Very Important

By Kibet Tobias
You just attended a job interview. Before you left the interview room, did you ask your potential employer when you should expect to hear from them?
Most of the time, the interviewer will tell you that they will get back to you. But what if they don’t contact you again? How long do you wait before you follow up on an interview you attended?
Whatever you think may have transpired during interviewing, follow up can be advantageous to your job search.
If you want to demonstrate a favorable impression with employers and get the job, here are 5 reasons why following up after a job interview can set you apart from other candidates.
1. Following Up Shows Your Professionalism
When you write an email or call the company in regards to the position you interviewed for, you help the recruiter to consider you. This also helps you stand out amongst other job seekers in a professional way.
Let’s say, you are looking for a sales position which requires an aggressive person, your potential employer may be looking for that extra effort you can make. So if you call them a couple of days or send a well-written thank you note you will be able to shine.
Remember many candidates won’t make this extra effort.  And even if you miss the opportunity, the recruiter will invite or recommend you for future job vacancies because they already regard you as serious about your career.
2. Following up helps the interviewer to remember you
When you are looking for a job, you need to keep your name fresh in the minds of potential employers.
According to Ms. Muthoni Ndegwa, a recruitment manager at Corporate Staffing Services, anytime you send an email to the person who interviewed you, he/she will be able to remember you.
“Most recruiters get overwhelming job applications despite having a lot of other demands. So they can easily forget whom they interviewed or what was discussed during the interview,” Ms. Ndegwa says.
She advises that sending a nicely written follow up email is a perfect way to create an impression that will not be forgotten.
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3. Follow-Ups create opportunities to ask more questions
Following up will help you to ask the interviewer the important questions you didn’t get time to ask during the actual interview.
If for instance you never managed to get the job, during your follow up you will be able to ask about any upcoming opportunities in the organization.
Ask about how long your CV will be kept in their database, how often the job postings are updated. You can also ask about your weaknesses and where you need to improve on.
If you are instructed to check their website regularly, remember to do it.
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4. It helps you to build confidence
No matter what the outcome may be, following up is a great way to boost your confidence. You get determined for a response even though you don’t manage to get the job.
Apart from building your confidence, follow-ups can enhance your interpersonal skills and develop a better positive attitude towards your job search efforts.
With this in mind, your chances of securing a second interview and that job are better. But if you fail, don’t give up. The good news is that interviewing is a learnable skill. Keep trying. The more you interview and follow up, the better you will be. All the best!
Tobias is a content writer at Career Point Kenya tobias@www.careerpointkenya.co.ke. Any related query? Leave a comment below.

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