6 Ways to Manage Your Expectations After a Job Interview

There’s no denying that we live in a world full of instant gratification. This challenges many job applicants and prompted this post on how to manage your expectations after a job interview.

After your interview, anticipate hearing back in several days, if not longer. With a slight adjustment to your outlook and timeframe, you can still soar through your job search with patience and positivity.

How to Manage Your Expectations After a Job Interview

Here’s how to manage your expectations of the job interview process:

1. Focus on mini-milestones

Although the job offer ends up being the most important result of your job search, it’s helpful to break it down even further to stay the course.

2. Document your job search activities

Keep track of companies you’re applying to, dates and outcomes of phone and office interviews, next steps, and, most importantly, when and with whom you’re following up.

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3. It’s all about numbers

Landing the “right job” requires several opportunities in your pipeline. Increase your odds by increasing the number of chances with more choices. Stay true to your job search strategy and execute the fundamentals*.

4. Think realistically about timeframes

You’re not the only person eager to land that new job and begin a new chapter in your career. When I worked in corporate recruiting, I had to set expectations with hiring managers who also wanted to make hires instantly.

5. Understand the hiring process

Would you want to expedite the process of working for a less-than-stellar employer within three months instead of that fantastic employer within five months?

6. Be patient & stay positive

When it comes to your job search and finding a better opportunity, forget the instant gratification in our world. If and when employers get back to you quickly, remember the hiring process is a marathon for you for them, not a sprint.

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