So you made it through the job interview! Maybe it wasn’t as bad as you thought it would be. Maybe it was, but it’s still practice for the next one, right? Take a breath of relief and pat yourself on the back!
What do you do now? Well, there will be some waiting involved. It is unlikely that the hiring manager made an immediate decision and they may not be finished interviewing other applicants.
So how many times have you already relived your interview answers in your head while waiting? This will only drive you crazy as you discover flaws that the interviewer probably didn’t even notice.
If you are serious about your job search, you should immediately get back to it, and not put all your eggs into one employer’s basket. If you are truly worried about something you said, try to determine if it really needs to be clarified or if you are just being hard on yourself.
Let’s say, for example, that you applied for a truck driving job and told them you had two moving violations last year. When you got home, you realized that one was not actually a moving violation, it was only a warning. You should correct this, as it may help to alleviate their concerns about high insurance costs.
So when would you not want to bother the interviewer with additional information? Perhaps you were quoting sales results and made a small underestimation. This could simply be left alone.
Whatever you do, stay busy. Keep looking for other opportunities, and if you don’t get this job, don’t beat yourself up. Every interview process is a learning experience, and each interview is an opportunity to practice your interview skills.
If you really feel that you could have answered an interview question better, use this as an opportunity to improve before the next one. Practice makes perfect!
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