EVALUATION OF

A JOB INTERVIEW

by

Bob Raikes, NCCC

Evaluating an interview can be meaningful in that it can help us with directions we can take to help us secure the job. I think it is wise to do an evaluation shortly after the interview while things are still fresh in your mind and it affords you the time to take steps necessary if something did not go well or if you have further questions that need to be answered.

POSITIVES and FOLLOW UP NEGATIVES/UNCERTAINITIES

ACTIVITIES YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH

1. What went well? 1. What did not go well and

do you need to reply with an

e-mail or by phone to provide

2. How can I set myself apart additional information?

from other candidates?

2. What other information do you

need that was not covered or

3. What persons seemed positive left you with questions?

about you?

___________________________ 3. Think about the interviewer or

___________________________ members of the team and how

How can you/should you connect you did or did not relate to them.

again with them? Do you need to communicate

with any of them and is is

4. Are there special comments you appropriate to at this time?

need to make in your follow up

note that would be a positive OTHER:

reminder?

5. Are there follow up materials you need

to mail/e-mail to the interviewer(s)?

(Do you mail just one follow up note or

multiple ones?)

6. What other steps can you take at this time

to bring your name before them again>

(E-mail or phone a person with questions

not answered, leave a voice message,

thank the gatekeeper, clarify any answers

by e-mail if you have after thoughts etc)

7. Make a note of when to follow up with a

phone call or e-mail to find your status

8. Preparations, directions to take/other actions

I need to pursue IF I have a second interview.

OTHER: