“Update us immediately with your feedback following each interview. This gives us the opportunity to discuss your post-interview thoughts, review what went well, identify areas for improvement, and plan your next steps effectively.”
Feedback Exchange
Clients often prefer to hear feedback from candidates after an interview before providing their own.
Share your thoughts if you are genuinely excited about the opportunity and the company.
Positive feedback can sway undecided interviewers in your favour.
Inform us about other interviews you have attended and how this role compares.
This context helps us provide tailored guidance and support.
Review Your Performance
Mentally review the questions asked and critically evaluate your responses.
Identify if you were caught off-guard or could have answered more clearly, in more detail, or in a more focused manner.
Reflect on whether you were confident without arrogance, assertive without aggression, and articulate without being vague.
Use this reflection to identify areas for improvement and plan your development for future interviews.
Follow-Up Email
Send a thank-you email to your interviewer(s) within 24 hours.
Reinforce your interest in the role and differentiate yourself from other candidates.
Mention a notable topic or achievement discussed during the interview, or provide information you forgot.
Keep the email concise, professional, and free from grammatical errors.
Some employers may not respond, but many view this as a sign of professionalism and engagement.
Don’t Sit Back
Even after a good interview, continue pursuing other opportunities until you formally accept a position.
Focusing too heavily on one role may cause you to miss other potential opportunities.
Stay proactive in your job search to maintain momentum and leverage multiple options.
Keep Performing in Your Current Role
Avoid reducing effort in your current role after a successful interview.
Your reputation, credibility, and achievements could quickly diminish if performance drops.
Maintaining high standards ensures a positive exit and preserves your professional reputation, important for references.
Not the Right Opportunity?
If the role is not a good fit for your career goals or circumstances, notify us immediately.
This allows us to resume your search for alternative opportunities.
Communicate your decision professionally to the employer to maintain positive relationships.
Remain Positive
If unsuccessful, stay positive and focused; sometimes the margin between success and rejection is very small.
Review your performance objectively and identify areas for improvement.
Revisit guidance on interview preparation, during-interview techniques, and competency-based responses.
Treat each new opportunity as a chance to practice and perfect your skills, building confidence for future interviews.
If by any chance you were quite a bit short of the mark, then it's back to basics with our pages about the interview, before the interview and during the interview as a refresher and further advice.
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