What Should One Do After the Interview?

Posted by Cliff on Wednesday October 31, 2001 @09:01PM from the impressing-HR dept.

FattyBoeBatty asks: "So I finally find the perfect company to work for. Unfortunately, they're only going to hire 3 out of the 200 people they're interviewing. So here's my question: I know there are a lot of slashdotters in charge of hiring - what post-interview actions do you like to see on the part of the interviewee? Is it possible for him/her to seem too enthusiastic about getting the job? How often should one call to inquire about the hiring process and re-express interest? What about mailing/emailing the company? Do you guys have any examples of when someone managed to stand out (or appeared too annoying)? I've never seen a question like this addressed in detail; I hope the Slashdot community can give me some sound advice."

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irrelevant, just to nothing by maol · 2001-10-31 22:21 · Score: 4, Informative

Don't bug them. If I'm in charge I just decide based on what I've seen in the docs and how he/she behaved during the interview.
Their calling shortly after an interview just disturbs me and doesn't help their position at all.
Ok, one thing to consider: if you are good and could have other interesting jobs, let them know so they can decide a bit faster.

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In my experience by Anton+Anatopopov · 2001-11-01 00:14 · Score: 2, Informative

Its best to let the process run its course. If they have 200 applicants to deal with, then they do not want to deal with an over-enthusiastic person calling them all the time. Also, there is no such thing as a dream job. You will hate it within a few years. So remember to keep it in proportion. Also remember stock options are not cash, so do not fall for that one either.