You've done the interview. Write down a few notes on the interview such as the interviewer name, title, and address as well as key questions asked or information provided in the interview.

Follow up after the interview Follow up quickly in writing. Write a positive, enthusiastic note thanking your interviewer and restate your interest in the position. If there was more than one interviewer, tailor notes to the priorities of each interviewer. Ensure you have the correct names and addresses and spelling. If you've been told you'll hear by a certain day, by all means give them a call a few days later.

Learn from the experience: Review your interview performance.

If you haven't heard after two or three weeks, place a follow-up phone call to the interviewer. If the position has not yet been filled, re-state your strong interest in being hired.

If you did not qualify, explain to the interviewer that you'd like to ask a few questions that may help you do better in the future. Some questions you can ask:

• Did you feel I was adequately prepared?
• Was there something I could have said or done differently?
• Was there a specific skill or ability that I didn't demonstrate?
• Can you suggest areas that would help me improve?