3. Post interview Take notes on what you feel you could improve upon for your next interview Write a brief thank-you letter to interviewer indicating your interest within 24 hours of your interview If offered the position, one to two weeks is a reasonable amount of time to make a decision. All employment offers deserve whether you accept them or not Interview preparation Research is a critical part of preparing for an interview. Spend time in thinking about yourself and the questions you might ask at the end of interview. Self-assessment will enable you to know what you have to offer an employer. It is very important to develop an inventory of skills, experience and personal attributes that can be used to sell yourself to employers. Following is a list of marketable skills which are generic in nature. Analytical/Problem solving Flexibility/Versatility Interpersonal Oral/Written communication Organization/Planning Time management Motivation Leadership Self-starter/Initiative Team player