What advice do you give someone who goes on an interview and never receives any feedback from the employer or recruiter, and then sees the same job posted days later?

Before you leave your interview, ensure that you get contact details such as a business card from the recruiter and/or hiring manager. Follow up! By phone if possible; if not, via email. Reiterate your interest in the position and ask when you can come in for a 2nd interview. A candidate should always send a thank you for the interview note within 24 hours after any type of interview.  If a candidate doesn't hear back from the employer after being interviewed, it is okay to follow-up one time, 1-2 weeks after the initial interview with a call or email. You might even toss a few quick points into the conversation about why you're an ideal candidate. For example, "Nico, is it possible that we could schedule our 2nd interview? I'm quite interested in the position because of my wealth of experience in ____, _____, and ____." Keep it short and simple!



If they were to actually tell you that you're not a candidate they're interested in, ask why. This feedback can be invaluable in (1) explaining to them that you really do have that experience yet, somehow, it wasn't discussed during the interview, or (2) using that feedback to better position yourself for future interviews.

Call them and say something like, "I've given more thought to this position and have a few more questions for you".

Do not ask about the hiring process, but take the time to show that you have insights, have done your homework and are enthusiastic about the position.

Remember that people hire people they like so build rapport with the decision maker and influencers.

Ask them what the biggest challenge someone would face in this position in the first 6 months and detail how you have successfully faced those challenges before.

Finally, before getting off the phone, just ask, "Based on my credentials, am I considered a candidate for this position?" Better to know than wonder.