Chef Interview Tips – After the Interview

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Now that the interview is finally over, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. However, this does not mean that the game is over because the waiting game has just begun. It will only be over once you find out that you got the job or not.

Short of sitting on your backside the whole time that you are waiting for the major decision, you should know that you can also follow up on your application. In fact, following up on your applications is a very good thing to do.

Why Follow Up After the Interview?

There are a number of reasons why it is important that you follow up on your application. For one, this shows enthusiasm on your part and the desire to know if you have been successful in getting the job or not. Two, if in the middle of waiting for the decision and you decided not to push through with your application, it is common courtesy to inform the company that you are withdrawing your application.

However, it is not good to constantly call up the company, asking for updates. It will make seem too pushy and impatient. One follow-up phone call is usually enough. You also have the option of sending a follow-up letter. Just make sure though that the letter is about the interview and your application, not for anything else.

The Job is Not Yours

What happens if you did not get the job?

Short of sulking and thinking the worst, why not take it positively and learn from the experience? You can get in touch with the interviewers and ask them where you failed. This way, you can improve what needs improvement. If you lack preparation, then you can prepare more for your next interview. If your nerves were your downfall, you can learn relaxation techniques to help you calm down. Either way, the feedback that you get from the interviewers will teach you on what to do and not to do the next time you have an interview.

Now, if you are still interested in working for the company, you can always send them a letter, asking them to keep you in mind should a new position or job that you are interested in be offered. Of course, do not forget to thank them for the first interview even though you did not get the job.

Lastly, you have to remember not to take the rejection personally. Do not be defeated by what happened. Instead, learn from your mistakes and try not to do those again in your future applications.

Withdrawing Your Application

In case you decide to withdraw your application for personal reasons or you simply think that the job is not for you, then, as stated above, courtesy dictates that you inform the company.

You can send them a letter withdrawing your application, explaining in a very professional manner the reasons why. It will be a hassle for you, but you have to understand that it will be more of a hassle for the interviewers since they have wasted their time on you. The earlier you tell them of your decision, the lesser the complications. Nothing will irritate a company more than offering you a job only to find out that you are not interested in their offered position after all.

The Job is Yours

If you do get lucky and land the job, do not forget to thank the interviewers. They trusted you with the position, so you should respect their decision at all times. Make sure, too, that you show them that they have made the right decision in choosing you over other applicants by doing the best that you can in your new position.

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