How To Act Immediately After A Job Interview

What should I do immediately after the interview?

As an interview draws to a close, a good interviewer should be managing your expectations, in terms of the interview process. They should have, at some stage, said to you, "We're not going to make a decision today, but you will hear from us within 72 hours and we'll write to you, or we'll phone you, etc." You have every right to try to stay in control of that interview process by asking what the next stage is. Never leave the scene of an interview without having some kind of agreement as to what the next action will be. Also, remember to never switch off until you're well away from the building, even if they take you for a drink, or they say, "I'll walk you to your car," or they start talking about football, even if you catch a train home with them, which I've seen before happen. Never let your guard down: you're still being interviewed, even though it's not quite so formal. It's essential that as you leave, you say to the receptionist, that you met originally, "Make sure you understand that I'm outside having a cigarette," because you're trying to get rid of your nerves. Don't squitch away from the carport. Don't do anything that is bad behavior. Make sure that you're in control of the interview process as much as they are. You have every right to ask what the next stage is: "What can I expect from you next and by when?" You have every right.