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This final edition of our Job Seeker Toolkit covers what happens after the interview. Learn how to follow up effectively, build lasting professional networks, and stay resilient in today's competitive market.
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Networking keeps you connected to your industry and aware of opportunities as they emerge. This guide offers 39 practical tips for building genuine relationships, from memorable first impressions to effective follow-ups. Whether you're actively job searching or staying engaged with your field, learn strategies to create meaningful professional connections that benefit your career.
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The job market is challenging, but AI isn't the only factor. We're experiencing a familiar economic cycle. The path forward? Adaptability and continuous learning at every career stage. Success comes from resilience, not credentials alone. Your career isn't defined by where you start but by how you grow, evolve, and embrace continuous learning!
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What We’re Writing Right Now
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Your interview is over-now what? This is your chance to stay memorable! This post-interview guide shows you how: when to follow up, what to say, and how to maintain the right cadence. These strategies will leave interviewers with a positive impression, whether you land the gig or not.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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You just finished your interview. What's next?
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Interviews are high-stakes, intense affairs, whether they last 30 minutes or all day. Congratulate yourself for getting through this process!
…and the process isn’t over yet, and here are some great practices to employ:
- Send a thank you email to your recruiter and hiring team to thank them for the opportunity and reiterate your excitement and appreciation. A thank you email likely won’t make or break your candidacy, but if a hiring team is already excited about you it will validate their positive feelings.
- Practice patience, especially within the timeline that the hiring team gave you about next steps and/or decision dates. If you didn’t discuss next steps or expected timeline during your interview, you can use your thank you email to ask when you can expect an update or potential next steps in the process should you be invited to move forward.
- Check your email and voice messages. An employer or recruiter may reach out to you to schedule a follow-up call regarding your candidacy, and they won’t wait around forever. If you know you might not have easy access to phone or email for a set period of time due to travel or a different commitment (days I mean, not hours), share that in advance with your hiring team so they don’t think you’ve ghosted them.
- Operate with respect at all stages of the game, whether you receive a rejection or a less-than desirable offer. I once had a candidate tell me that I was crazy for rejecting them, and that even if they’d submitted their application in crayon I would have been lucky to move them forward.
- If rejected: Thank them for the opportunity. Ask if you can stay in touch regarding future opportunities at the organization or if there are other current positions they’d encourage you to explore.
- If hired: Don’t be afraid to ask for a couple days to make a decision! Sometimes people are so excited and caught-off guard that they accept right away without evaluating the full offer and benefits. It can make the follow-up conversation awkward when they say no to everything they eagerly accepted two days prior. Thank them for the opportunity and ask if you can take a few days to consider the offer and prepare relevant questions.
- I’ve seen candidates take to LinkedIn to post about their sometimes negative experiences in interviews. I very much understand the desire to prevent other candidates from going through a bad process, or to illuminate bad practices for the employer themselves. That being said, it doesn’t always look good to the other employers who may consider interviewing you in the future - what if you call them out too? Consider more private channels to share your experiences, whether with the employer themself or with those in your network who are actively interviewing for roles.
- Jot down your own reflections. What felt strong and where are there opportunities to grow? While the role you interviewed for may not be the one for you, there is one around the corner and it's easy to not remember all the details.
My hope for all candidates is that if you’ve interviewed for a job, you get a great offer!
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The New TrulyHired Job Board is Here!
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Phalen Leadership Academies is committed to providing high-quality public education that ensures scholars thrive as leaders in their communities, at home, and in the world. The organization is seeking a full-time, remote Development Manager to drive sustainable funding through state and federal grants, supporting their mission. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of government grants, strategic projects, and collaborating with school leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure funds are effectively allocated to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience developing complex, competitive government grant proposals, including budgeting and narratives.
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KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 57 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. KIPP Texas is looking for a new Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance who will serve as a critical support to special populations, faculty and school leaders, providing guidance in the areas of compliance and student data systems. The ideal candidate has 3+ years experience teaching with a focus on special education services and knowledge of MTSS, 504, and the 13 eligibility categories under IDEA and how they impact achievement.
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At the Y, kids can realize their potential, teens can prepare for higher education or career opportunities, and families can connect and have fun together. The YMCA of Honolulu is looking for an Operations leader with a solid background in hospitality and the ability to serve a diverse set of stakeholders to support their Central Branch location in Honolulu, HI. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the Central YMCA’s short-term accommodations, front desk, and facility functions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive responsibility in operations management, residential housing, hospitality, or nonprofit administration.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing job seekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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You don’t have to be a job seeker to take the next step in your professional growth.
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