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How to Eff Up Your Followup after the Interview
February 18, 2011 (10:20AM) by Julie O'Malley, CPRW
Of all the frustrations in the job search process, perhaps the worst is the post-interview waiting game. When you get a rejection letter from the employer, you can accept it and move on. But when you have a seemingly great interview and then hear nothing for weeks, it can become downright unbearable.
That's how perpetual job seeker Dave ("Don't Be Dave") Hetherington was feeling this past Valentine's Day. It had been three solid weeks since he'd interviewed with this company, and he hadn't heard a peep. Dave couldn't bear the silence for another moment and decided to follow up in a big way. As you’ll see, things quickly spiraled downward from adorable to horrible.
Watch this video of Dave's attempt
at post-interview followup.
Apparently no one ever told Dave the difference between smart and stalker-esque when it comes to following up.
For the record, the best thing you can do if you're tempted to "pull a Dave" is apply for another job, instead. The more job opportunities you have in the pipeline, the less a delay or rejection can hurt you.
Have you ever fouled up your post-interview followup? Or do you have a follow-up method that’s worked well? Leave a comment below!
DON’T BE DAVE VIDEOS
Dave’s Awesome Video Resume
Dave’s Amazing First Impression
Dave’s Adorable Follow-Up Attempt
Love the video :) "Don't be Dave" should be a goal of all job seekers!
And you have a very good point about getting resumes out there. Getting hung up on one job at a time will make job hunting all the more painful.
Posted by: Melissa Cooley | February 18, 2011 at 2:35 PM | Quote This Comment
Great advice for post the interview. Thanks!
Posted by: resume examples | February 20, 2011 at 2:44 AM | Quote This Comment
May I also add, that if you get declined for the job, don't argue with the person giving you the news. You don't want your last impression to the company as someone that is argumentative. Though, you may not have been chosen for that position, there may be another around the corner you are a better fit for.
Posted by: Jeremy Kruse | February 21, 2011 at 5:20 PM | Quote This Comment
Love the video :) Hetherington was feeling this past Valentine's Day. It had been three solid weeks since he'd interviewed with this company, and he hadn't heard a peep. Dave couldn't bear the silence for another moment and decided to follow up in a big way. As you’ll see, things quickly spiraled downward from adorable to horrible. You don't want your last impression to the company as someone that is argumentative. Though, you may not have been chosen for that position, there may be another around the corner you are a better fit for.
Posted by: jobs for international students | February 22, 2011 at 4:45 AM | Quote This Comment
Is there anyway to get these videos in a downloadable format? I am not sure how to download from You Tube. Thanks!
Posted by: samantha Greenfield | February 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM | Quote This Comment
Hi Samantha- Are you trying to download the video to embed on your website? If yes, when you are watching the video on youtube click the tab under the video that says View Comments, related video, and more. Once you do that you will see a tab under the video that says Embed. That will give you the code to embed on your site.
You can email me directly if you have any additional questions agarden@pongoresume.com
Thanks! Amy
Posted by: Amy Garden | February 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM | Quote This Comment
There are lots of job seekers out there were rejected, not you alone..Just consider this a challenge no reason of giving up. You can certainly find a job that would suit you.
Posted by: Video Follow Up | September 29, 2011 at 1:16 AM | Quote This Comment
I know this feeling and it can be very annoying, and its because the person who interviewed you isnt doing their job properly! Its very easy just to call the interviewed person and let them know if they got the job or not. I think the best thing to do is to give the company a call and follow up on the interview, rather that than wait in anticipation for the next month...
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