appendix D  Post-interview evaluation

 

The following are questions to ask yourself after each interview. The purpose is to reinforce what you did well so you can continue to do those things and to look for areas where you can improve going forward. Even if an interview did not go well, you have an opportunity to see it as a learning experience and use the information to better prepare for future interviews.

How did I show that I did my homework regarding the company and position?

  • What information was I able to convey?
  • What do I want to emphasize in the future?

Was I able to build rapport with the interviewer?

  • How did the interviewer respond?
  • What do I want to work on?

Which questions were the most difficult for me to answer?

  • Why were these difficult?
  • How will I answer them if they come up in future interviews?

What did I do well?

  • How can I build on those things and use my strengths in future interviews?
  • Was I able to be myself and feel authentic in my interaction with the interviewer?

Were there any interview questions that surprised me?

  • Why did they surprise me?
  • How can I prepare for these kinds of questions in the future?

Did the interviewer interrupt me or ask for more information after my answers?

  • How did I react?
  • Are there answers that I need to shorten?
  • In what answers could I have provided more specifics?

What could I do differently next time?

How did I close the sale?

Any other ideas?