Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 48
Interviews: After
Your interview does not stop when you leave the room. It is important you spend time renecting on the experience and
follow up in a timely manner. Learn more about the post interview process below.
Reflection
Spending some time renecting on your experience after an
interview is important not only to understand how you can
improve but also to further evaluate the position you are
interviewing for.
" What went well? What didn't go well?
" Were you prepared or do you need to do more research?
" What can you improve upon?
" Did you stay engaged throughout the entire interview?
Follow Up
Following up after an interview is essential to demonstrate
continued interest, reinforce qualiocations, and leave a
lasting impression on the interviewer.
" Send a thank you note or e-mail to your interviewers.
" Follow through with any additional information they
needed or asked for.
" If you haven9t heard back within the given time frame
reach back out for any updates.
INTERVIEW REFLECTION AND FOLLOW UP
Use the space below to renect on a recent interview and catalog your thoughts and feelings.
REFLECTION:
The pros and cons of the position and any thoughts or feelings about the interview.
NEXT STEPS:
Any notes or reminders from my interview or anyone I need to follow up with.
THANK YOUS:
People I need to send thank yous to. For sample thank you notes, please visit wichita.edu/CareerDocuments.
Evaluating An Offer
Congratulations! You landed a job ofer! This is a fantastic accomplishment. But before you celebrate too hard, there's one
more step: deciding whether to accept the position. Make sure to review all parts of the ofer and how it aligns with your
needs and values. To help you out, we've got templates for both accepting and declining a job ofer in a professional and
courteous way. Let's make sure you leave a positive impression no matter your choice. Check out our templates at
wichita.edu/CareerDocuments.
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