Tip 2: Don’t Let Silence Kill Your Shot
Day 2 of our 7-day sprint to land your next big role.
Most interviews die in the silence.
Not because you bombed.
Not because someone else was more qualified.
But because you let the process stall out - and disappear.
Here’s how it usually goes:
- You nail the interview.
- Send a polite “thank you.”
- Then wait.
- And wait.
- Until the rejection (or total ghosting) lands.
Top candidates?
They never just wait.
They engineer momentum.
Here’s how:
Follow up with purpose.
Not a desperate “just checking in.”
Send a short note that’s easy for them to forward internally:
“Thanks for the time today. I’m genuinely excited to help tackle [specific problem]. Here are three quick reasons I know I’d drive results.”
Connect on LinkedIn.
With a personal note:
“Really enjoyed our conversation today about [specific topic]. Would love to stay connected.”
So they see your name pop up again and again.
Add value, even after the interview.
If you discussed a challenge, send a quick article, framework, or thought.
“Saw this piece on [topic] - thought it was interesting after our discussion.”
Now you’re already thinking like a team member.
Engage with their world.
Comment thoughtfully on the company’s posts or hiring manager’s updates.
Keeps you on their radar without looking needy.
One of our clients thought her interview was dead after two weeks of silence.
She stacked these exact moves; a value-driven follow-up, a LinkedIn connect, a smart comment on the company’s latest product launch.
Two days later: phone call.
A week later: offer.
So here’s your challenge:
Stop letting silence kill your shot.
Pick TWO of these strategies and run them after your next interview.
Then watch how fast things start moving again.