Should I call with questionsI had my first interview with a company Friday morning. The interview went very well - so well, in fact, that I was told I would be called the first part of this week to schedule a 2nd interview with my interviewer' s partner (they co-manage the business). Here' s my question, and it applies to job interviewing in general, as well as this specific interview: Do I call the man with whom I met with questions relating to the position? At the end of the interview, he gave me his card, and invited me to call him with any questions I may think of following the interview. This has happened at nearly every interview I' ve ever had, but I' ve never thought to wonder if I *need* to call (even if I really don' t have any pressing questions)? Is it obligatory, such as the "Thank You" letter? I sent a "Thank You" letter via e-mail Saturday morning (less than 24 hours after my 9am interview Friday morning), because this is a position where I' d be in a technological/internet position, and also because of the close time-frame from when I met with him to when he would be calling for a 2nd interview (snail mail too slow in this instance). So, is it proper etiquette to call with questions? Does it boost my chances? If so, what type of questions should I be asking, and how should I go about it? Most every company will invite you to contact them with any questions that you may have. I have never actually known anyone who did this, though. This, to me, is a way for the interviewer to let you know that it is okay to contact them about a second interview they have already told you they wanted to schedule if you have not heard anything. The person who told you that it was okay to contact them with any questions, is the person you should speak with. So, if it was partner A who you met with and who told you to contact him with any further questions, you should speak directly with partner A. Don' t contact partner B and ask about the second interview that is supposed to be with him because he may not have had the opportunity to speak with partner A to arrange anything. At the end of the second interview, if neither of the partners have told you who is going to contact you regarding the final decision, ask them who you should speak with if you have any further questions. | |
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