One Question You Should Always Ask in a Job Interview

By: Kandice Thorn

Students frequently ask me when is the appropriate time to follow up after a job interview.  This is a very good question - follow up is important.  It is always good to put yourself back in their minds and reiterate your interest in the position.  But you need not wonder when to do this - you just need to ask the right question in the interview!
The question I'm referring to, of course, is "What is the next step in hiring for this position?" (or "When should I expect to hear back?")  You can also ask "May I follow up if I haven't heard back from you by X date?"  Make a note of the answer and you will know exactly when to follow up.