What To Look For In Great Candidates Post-Interview

What To Look For In Great Candidates Post-InterviewAs any seasoned recruiter or hiring manager would tell you, the hiring process is about a lot more than the interview. While the interview is a great chance to really start to get to know a candidate, what job seekers do afterwards can be just as important. Everything from the questions they ask to the post-interview thank you musiknotenzeichen is full of information about what schriftart of employee they would be.But exactly what behaviors are good signs?We asked some hiring experts about their thoughts on what the best candidates do and dont do after the interview. Heres their adviceThe red flags to look for1. Not asking the right questionsThe worst mistake somebody could make immediately following an interview is to NOT ask return questions at the conclusion. Really? We just spent an hur asking you forty or so questions. You have nothing on your mind? Youre not interested about your day-to-day duties? What about the company dyna mic? What about the people who you will work with? People who dont ask questions in an interview show me that they just want a job not this job. They want to come to work for eight hours a day, get paid, and leave. I need to be shown that this person cares about the role and will eventually care for their work and the company. Sebastien Dupr, President and CEO, DuprayThe worst mistake somebody could make after an interview is to NOT ask questions. DupraysteamClick To Tweet2. An impersonal noteRed flags in a thank you note are not using the interviewees name in the salutation, a lack of a specific reference to the interview discussion, and over-promoting oneself. Another obvious one would be grammatical mistakes. Marcelle Yeager, President, Career ValetNot making a thank you note personal is a big red flag after a jobinterview CareerValetClick To Tweet3. Too much negativity in the noteThere are a couple red flags that a candidate might include in a thank you note that should make a n employer think twice about hiring them. Being too self critical or apologizing for parts of the interview that the candidate felt they were weak in will show a lack of confidence and a sign of desperation. Also pointing out anything negative about their current or previous employer. The best thing to do to set yourself apart is to send a personalized thank-you note or follow-up email that highlights skills and qualifications relating to the position. Tiffany Brown, HR Manager, FreightCenterThe thank you note is not the place to critique how you think you did in a jobinterviewClick To Tweet4. Overstepping boundariesNo matter how chummy the conversation got in the interview, the thank you should always be professional and respectful no slang, poor grammar, etc. They should also show confidence, but not project assumptions that they already have the position (unless they were given an offer on the spot). Even worse, a bad candidate will not do any follow-up at all that shows lack o f interest and/or unprofessionalism. Lois A. Krause, HR Consultant, KardasLasonTheres a thin line between being confident and presumptuous after a jobinterview. LoisKrause3Click To TweetThe signs you have a keeper1. Asking the right questionsHaving consulted on a great many hires, I have to say my favorite post interview sign that the candidate is a keeper comes the minute the interview is over and we ask if the candidate has any questions. The best questions show not just an interest in the job but an interest in helping the company accomplish its goals. Like What would the perfect employee for this job look like for you? or In the best of all possible worlds, what would you like me to accomplish for you? In three months? In a year? In five years? This works even better if, in responding to the answers the interviewer gives, the applicant demonstrates all the research he or she has done about the company. Barry Maher, author and speaker, Barry Maher AssociatesWhat questions a cand idate asks after a jobinterview tells you a lot about them. barrymaherClick To Tweet2. Going beyond thank youI would place less emphasis on the note itself and the contents of that note. Rather than a note, perhaps send me an article, a piece of research, or something that relates to our business and current trends. Or something that ties to the content of the discussion in the interview to show that the candidate is engaged and in tune with what is going on. I pay very little attention to what people say moreover to what they do. Are they taking the time to research and stay up-to-date with helpful information that can help them in their career and help move our business forward? Bryan Clayton, CEO, GreenPalWhen evaluating a job candidate, actions speak louder than words. YourGreenPal hiring tipsClick To Tweet3. Connecting on social mediaBesides a thank you note, other things that a candidate can do to set themselves apart post-interview in a positive way is to follow the company a nd engage with it on social media outlets like Twitter and LinkedIn. Sending a follow-up article on a topic of discussion and mentioning they thought it would be of interest. This shows they are serious about the commitment they are making and their passion for a career in the field and with your company in particular. Lori Malett, President, Hatch Staffing ServicesCheck which job candidates connect with you on socialmedia after a jobinterview. MalettLoriClick To Tweet4. Knowing when its appropriate to ask for updatesStaying vigilant, but not overbearing. Not often, but sometimes, a company is testing a candidate by not sending messages. If a candidate has yet to hear from a company, the candidate should send a few periodic emails to see if he/she is still being considered. But, nothing too crazy Josh Goldstein, Co-founder, UnderdogJob candidates who email you everyday are probably not a good choice. hiring tips UnderdogJobsClick To TweetWhat are some other red flags that should mak e you rethink a candidate? Share in the comment below