After the Interview
So you did not get the job. Here's what you do.
Here are some questions to ask the interviewer that might help with your continuing job search:
- What were the deciding factors in choosing another candidate?
- What might I do better during the interview process for a position like this one?
- Are there other openings now or in the near future for which you would recommend me?
- What job search advice can you generally provide me with?
- If you are selecting someone from inside the company, how will you fill the position that person is leaving?
- Could you tell me the names of other people at your level in the company who might need someone with my qualifications now or in the future?
- Would you like for me to stay in touch with you in some systematic fashion, such as every six months or so?
Wall Street Journal 6/10/03