Following Up After Your Job Interview A Step-By-Step Strategy -

Following Up After Your Job Interview A Step-By-Step Strategy -In the best possible world of job interviews, you asked about how well you did and what the next steps are during your conversation with the hiring manager and you got a clear answer on when a decision would be made and what to expect. But, maybe you didnt ask, or maybe they put you off and you never really got a good answer.The next obvious step is to callbut maybe after a week or two youre still elend getting the answer you want, and youre thinking that maybe theyve decided not to move forward with you. What should you do? Should you just give up and move on?It depends. If you really want this job, there are steps you can take to rescue your job offerFind the hiring manager. Go around the HR department youve been talking to and contact the hiring manager. Start a relationship. Hows this going to help you? The hiring manager is the one feeling the pain of not having that position filled-but HR probably doesnt. The hiring manager is the one who can see how your skills can transfer to this position-but HR probably cant. The hiring manager has a tremendous sense of urgency to fill this spot-but HR doesnt.Find the hiring manager on LinkedIn or Facebook, or call the company to speak to him directly. If you dont know the individuals name or number, you can ask for him by function or department. Say something like, I applied for XYZ position. I spoke with Suzie, and I thought the conversation went really well, but I dont think she really understood how perfect I am for this job based on A, B, and C. Id love to chat with you further. Can we meet? (Or go to lunch, etc.?) Whens a good time?Try to move the process forward.If this doesnt go well, thats OK. At least you tried. If you dont try, youre dead in the water, anyway, because its not a good sign if you havent heard anything on your own. No nachrichten is not good news in the job search.If you are really interested in the job, its worth fighting for. Mak e your phone calls, contact the hiring manager, ask the right questions, and make a strong effort to move the process forward so that you can win the job offer.Peggy McKee has over 15 years of experience in sales, sales management, sales recruiting, and career coaching. Her website, Career Confidential ( http//www.career-confidential.com ) is packed with job-landing tips and advice as well as the practical, powerful, innovative tools every job seeker needs to be successful.