Chapter 14 What to do while you’re waiting to hear

You will probably feel a strong sense of relief once the interview is over. But just because the interview is over, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing more you can do. So as soon as you get back home from the interview, you’ll need to do two things:

  • Write a letter of thanks to the interviewer.
  • Make notes.

Saying thank you

I know this sounds depressingly like that endless round of ‘thank-you’ letters parents make small children write after Christmas and birthdays. But you need to write and thank the interviewer as soon as possible, since you want your letter to arrive before they make their decision. In order to make sure you’re in time, you ...

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