You may be ready to relax after your interview, but there are a few things you should do before you put your feet up.
1. Reward yourself for a job well done!
2. Write a thank you letter to the employer and post it on the same day to highlight your enthusiasm, mention something you forgot or provide any details that may have been requested.
3. Analyse your performance.
4. Write down all the questions you were asked for future reference, noting which questions you may need to practise answering.
5. Re-approach the employer when the timeframe for a decision has passed. If unsuccessful, ask for some feedback to help you with your job search or for ideas for further contacts.
Before the interview
Before you show up to your interview, be ready to answer questions about your professional background, skills, and why you believe you are a good fit for both the position and the company. Make sure you know basic facts about the business, the scope of your potential role and – if possible – the person or people who will be interviewing you.
During the interview
Even if you’re confident about filling the position, you could still unexpectedly feel anxious once you sit down for the interview. That anxiety could lead you to make mistakes you may later regret. Commit to memorizing these missteps now to minimize your chances of repeating them.
Job offers
If you are offered the job, find out:
- the starting date, time and place
- what you need to bring e.g. proof of citizenship, IRD number, bank account number, tools, safety gear/clothes.
You should also look over your employment agreement, and you may want to discuss the wages/salary you have been offered.
