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This is the last installment in my four-part series on how to get the most out of your interview. While this is arguably the least important section to focus on, it can make a big statement, and separate you from other similarly qualified candidates. Furthermore, it may help reverse any bad first-impressions the interviewer had of your character. I encourage you to give these steps a shot after your next interview:

1. Send a thank-you card. If there were multiple interviewers, send each of them separate and unique cards; do not use a form letter! Be polite but brief; do not ‘overdo it’. You want to present the image of a respectful and thankful individual, not a ‘brownnoser’ or ‘suck-up’. This move shows class and good form.
2. Have a previous employer call in a follow up recommendation. Have someone who wrote a recommendation for you call and follow up with the company or, preferably, the interviewer. Have them say something along the lines of, "Janice had me write her a letter of recommendation for an interview she had with you. I was just calling to see how it went and to further encourage you to look at her as a qualified candidate because..." While this move may be ineffective and unnecessary in some situations, it certainly never hurts to have an additional recommendation phoned or mailed in after the company has met you in person. Limit it to one, however. You do not want your interviewer to feel like he is being harassed by junk mail and spam calls.
3. Follow up with the company. Call them back after a few days and ask them if there is anything else they need, or if there is anything else you can do for them. This shows persistence and a genuine desire for the position that can end up getting you the job. As always, moderation is essential. Give them a day or two after the interview before you call. You want to appear persistent while collected and confident, not annoying or pushy.

Following the advice in this series of articles will result in a smooth and convincing interview. It will empower you to perform at your absolute best, and regardless of the outcome of the interview, this is, in itself, comforting. It will grant you confidence as well as a higher probability of success. Good luck!

Please feel free to e-mail me any interviewing questions you have at MAvera@TopBuildingJobs.com. Also, do not hesitate to check out www.ConstructionJobsBlog.com for additional resources on interviewing, resumes, and the building industry.

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