<p>Hoping to get some advice from parents here.</p>
<p>I had an interview last yr where I ended on what I thought was a good interview. However there were two things I didn’t get to ask for or forgot about.</p>
<p>-We had both introduced ourselves to one another but by the end of the interview I forgot the interviewer’s name/e-mail because it was the last thing on my mind. This may have hurt me because when I went to send an thank you letter to the guy I could not remember this name and attempted to get the interviewer’s name thru a recruiter. Needless to say this wasn’t good as I couldn’t remember the guy’s name and thank him for the interview. So how does one go about getting the interviewer’s information? Does one just ask, and write the information down on a notepad? Does one just ask for a business card?</p>
<p>-I never asked about when I could hear from the interviewer or company. I wasn’t sure how to go about this or if it would be appropriate to do so. So how does one typically go about asking this question without sounding too desperate to hear back?</p>
<p>-Also what are some good questions to ask the interviewer? What are questions to completely avoid?</p>
<p>I assume you didn’t have any way to get the name of the interviewer prior to the interview? If you can, always do that. Then you don’t have to worry about it and you can also try to do a little research on the person. Alternatively, it is fine to ask for a business card before you leave. It is also fine to ask where they are in the interviewing process and when you might expect to hear something. This could vary, but generally you don’t bring up money - especially on a first interview. If they bring it up, fine. Typically, you will want to know about opportunities for advancement within the company and to whom you will report. These are general questions, and would be tailored according to the job and the industry. I always recommend that someone research an employer enough to be able to ask questions specific to the company. Read company press releases for example - you may be able to work that into a question.</p>
<p>Next time I’d ask for a card early in the interview (perhaps when you’re introduced) and tuck it away in a safe place (pocket, portfolio/folder, etc). Just say, “Do you have a business card with your contact information I could hold on to?” If they don’t have it, they’ll probably give you their email or phone # and you can write it down with their name right then.</p>
<p>Don’t feel too bad, I’m awful with names too. Sounds like something I would do, being nervous about the interview, etc.</p>
<p>The easiest thing to do is ask for a business card. My excuse is that I need to know how to spell everyone’s name for building permit applications. So I do make a point the first time I meet potential clients to get a card or write down the name. I think your situation is similar.</p>