You’ve made it to the final “B of Interviewing!” You’ve stuck with it till the end . . . and, that is exactly what the final “B” is all about.
What is the last “B?”
Be persistent.
Companies take from days to weeks to make decisions. Decision time varies depending on a number of factors. Perhaps there weren’t enough great candidates; perhaps there were too many. The decision maker may be traveling or some crisis in the business may take priority. Don’t give up. You’ve already asked when and how to follow up. Use the information. Now, I’m not saying to call them every day for a week — unless you’re told its okay to do so. I am saying you need to follow up until the trail is cold or until you’re told the position is filled. Even at that point, you should ask if there are other openings for which you would be qualified.
So, there are the “B’s of Interviewing,” from my keyboard to your eyes. If you follow these points and do the work, you are much more likely to stand out in the candidate pool. Prepare, practice and present. Most of all, it’s important to be yourself. Joining a company where the fit is right is magic! If you do what you love, you’ll never work another day in your life.
Good luck!
-Mark Key is a retail professional known for driving results in diverse and challenging retail segments. Mark’s interviewing insights come from companies big and small — having worked with organizations with just a few employees to Fortune 100 companies.
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