2 Way to Impress IT Recruiters After the Interview

What to do after the interview?  The follow-up is crucial to landing your next IT gig.  Many believe that as soon as they finish up an IT job interview, the rest is in the hands of the management staff. While this may be true, there are still steps that you can take to improve your chances of getting the IT job, even after the interview has ended?

Here’s a great tip to use on the way out.  When you leave the interview room, chances are, you will walk through the rest of the establishment and come into contact with other employees.  Be sure to acknowledge them with a quick hello as you pass, especially if the interviewer introduces you to people. 

You will be surprised how many IT professionals do not say hello or greet people, I’ve introduce them to.  By doing this, it let’s me know if you will be a good fit for the department and a great team player.

One of the many steps that you can take, after your job interview has ended, is by going out of your way to thank the IT recruiter or hiring manger.  In all my years of being an IT hiring manager, few IT professionals sent me a thank you letter.  Most of the time, if they were a half decent candidate, they got the job because they were considerate enough to say thank-you. But that’s was just me.

If you follow these steps, I assure you will be heads above the competition because many IT job seekers do not do this.

To your IT career success,
Ivan Hurt
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Former IT Hiring Manager