After any interview, it is both proper and essential to follow-up with a thank you letter reaffirming your interest in the organization and position (for information and examples, see Job Hunt Correspondence handout available from the Career Center). If you interviewed with a number of people, it is best to write separate letters to each and refer to something specific about the individual meeting.
If you have not heard from the organization within the time period indicated by the interviewer, you may wish to call to inquire about the status of your candidacy. If after a second (or third) interview, you are not offered the position, it may be acceptable for you to ask for feedback about your qualifications and their reasons for not hiring you. This will help you prepare for the next interview.
It is usually best not to accept a job offer on the spot; state your interest and appreciation of the offer, and request a reasonable amount of time to consider it (usually a few days or perhaps a week). Be sure to evaluate all aspects of the job before accepting it. Once you have accepted a position, your commitment is considered binding.
