Co-operative Education & Career Services: Following Up & Offers

The interview is not over until you walk out the door. The conclusion of the interview usually lasts five minutes and is very important. During this time the recruiter is assessing your overall performance.

It is important to remain enthusiastic and courteous. Once you take the cue that the interview is over, stand up, shake the recruiter’s hand and thank him or her for considering you.

After the Interview

• Take notes about what you were asked and how you answered.
• Follow with a thank you note which reiterates your interest in the job.

The Day After: send a thank you

Within the next two-business days after your interview, it would be both appropriate and considerate to send the employer a thank you letter, acknowledging the time they took to meet with you and discuss your qualifications. Remind them about how invested you are in joining their team, and the benefits you can offer them!

So, how much can you expect to be paid? It can be a tricky question. Some employers will be up front with their wage information and will have it clearly identified on the posting, perhaps even having a formal scale that they follow. However, other employers will be flexible and be willing to negotiate.

This article by TalentEgg - 8 Tips To Help You Earn More - has some very useful tips on how you can negotiate a better salary.