Checklist for After Your Interview

By Sandy Prock M.Ed., JCTC, Co-Owner of www.ExpertResume.com

Following are some questions to review after your interview. Do not worry if you make mistakes here and there. This is the primary path of creative learning. Remember, every skill takes time to learn, including interviewing. Best to you.

• Were you wearing your best clothes?

• Did you take a few deep breathes before you walked into your interview, to calm any nerves you may feel.

• Did you arrive on time?

• Did you smile and make eye contact with people you met?

• How did the opening of your interview go?

• Did you remember to carry several extra copies of your resume with you?

• Did you hand everyone you interviewed with your resume?

• Did you give a firm handshake?

• Did you display high energy, enthusiasm and listen carefully to the conversation?

• Did you share your accomplishments and background in a storytelling manner, giving examples of how you met and solved issues or problems, worked well as a team member, or any of your concrete personal assets?

• Did you forget any important selling points?

• Were you able to show how you could help the company?

• Did you follow the lead of the interviewer?

• Was there a door left open for your follow-up?

• Did you get business cards from people you talked with, write notes about the conversation, and write down names?

These are a few questions to ask yourself after your interview. Remember, you will get better with every interview. Go for the gold. Bob and I wish you the best in your job search.

Make sure your resume, cover-letter and job search documents are top of the line. It's never been more imporant than now!

Sandy Prock M.Ed. (Masters Degree in Education-Vocational Guidance and Counseling, JCTC (Job and Career Transition Coach), Co-Owner of www.ExpertResume.com