Category Archives for After Your Interview
How to Know You Got the Job: 7 Clues
There are a lot of articles online with long lists of signs you got the job, but I want to do something a little bit different here… mainly because most of those lists are misleading and will NOT help you. Here’s why: They give a bunch of small, unimportant factors that barely correlate with whether you […]
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How to Decline a Job Offer (4 Examples)
If you’re looking for how to decline a job offer, then you’re in the right place. Turning down an offer can be intimidating, but it’s an entirely normal part of job searching… whether you’re joining another company or just didn’t feel their position fits your career goals. And employers will understand… as long as you […]
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Quitting A Job Gracefully – How To Resign From a Job
If you’re wondering how to resign from a job, then you’re in the right place. If you’re wondering, “Do I need to give two weeks notice?”, we’re going to cover that too. Giving a two week notice is an essential part of quitting a job gracefully, and I’ll explain the two big reasons why below. […]
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Should You Call the Employer After an Interview? (And When?)
If you’re wondering, “should I call after the interview?”… then you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you through when you should call (and NOT call) the interviewer after an interview. There are a couple cases where a phone call after the interview is a good idea, but many cases where this […]
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Asking for Feedback After a Job Rejection – Do’s and Don’ts
If you’re looking for advice on asking for feedback after a job rejection, you’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through exactly how to ask employers for feedback, so you can improve and get hired faster. What we’ll cover: When to ask for feedback after getting rejected Should you ask via phone […]
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Forgot to Ask a Question in Your Interview? Here’s What to Do
An interview is always a high-pressure situation. No matter how much you prepare your answers, you might look back and wish you had said something different. The same goes for the portion at the end of your meeting when you’re the one in charge of asking questions — you might’ve forgotten something important you wanted to […]
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Best Sample Thank You Emails After an Interview (4 Examples)
If you’re looking for how to write a professional thank you email or note after your interview, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to share exactly what to do (and NOT do) when thanking the employer, based on my experience as a recruiter. And I’ll give you plenty of sample thank you emails […]
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Who to Use for Professional References
Knowing who to use for professional references (and who NOT to use) can be tricky. Employers usually ask for three professional references, and especially for those new to the workforce, identifying the best people can feel confusing. Read on to learn who you should use as professional references plus how to ask them. Who to […]
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14 Signs an Interview Went Well (or Badly)
There are a number of signs that indicate your interview went well or badly. This article will reveal the top 14 signs that your interview might have gone poorly, or that the hiring manager didn’t like you. If you didn’t notice any or many of these signs, then it’s likely that your interview went well! […]
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15 Best Follow Up Email Subject Lines and Templates for Job Seekers
Imagine this… You went on an interview last week, didn’t hear back, and just sent a followup email. You check your inbox the next day and your stomach sinks- no new messages. Still nothing. The reality is the follow up email subject line you choose is important, and the email is too. You want an answer but you can’t send […]
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No Response After an Interview? Here’s How to Follow Up By Email
You finished your interview, went home excited to hear back, but now what? Maybe it’s been a few days (or weeks) and you haven’t heard anything. In this article, I’m going to show you how to send a follow-up email after an interview if you’ve gotten no response, including: How to politely ask for an […]
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How to Ask About Next Steps in the Interview Process
If you’re looking for how to ask about next steps in the interview process, you’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through how to ask about next steps in the hiring process at the end of your interview, and via email if you forget to ask face-to-face. Let’s get started… Finish Your […]
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