Before you leave, ask for a business card from everyone involved with the interview. That way you will have the correct spelling and titles of each person.
Within one day, send a thank you letter to each person with whom you interviewed.
Be sure you know what the next steps are after the interview. Are they going to contact you? When do they think they will do that? Would they prefer that you follow up with them? How is the best way to do that?
Typically you will be informed about how long it will be before you hear back. If they don’t mention this, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for a sense of their timeline for moving forward. If you haven’t heard back by that date, you have a ready-made excuse for following up. If the deadline has passed by which you expected to hear, send them a quick e-mail, express your continued interest in the position, and ask when they expect to be back in touch. Do NOT call/email/visit in-person if they say not to; doing do may eliminate you from consideration.
When you receive a job offer, it’s important to take time to make an informed decision; don’t just look at the salary and benefits, but also consider the organizational culture, any personal impact (such as moving away from family and friends), and the impact on your long-term career aspirations.
How to Evaluate a Job Offer offers explanations regarding money, benefits, hours and cultues and why you should think about them.
Whether you are accepting or rejecting, a job offer, it's a good idea to let the company know your decision in writing. In both cases, be polite, brief and to the point. Here are sample letters to review: