Things to Do After Leaving a Walk-In Interview

Things to Do After Leaving a Walk-In Interview

1. Take a Moment to Reflect

After you walk out of the interview venue:

• Find a quiet space and note down your thoughts:

1. What questions were asked?
2. Which answers went well?
3. Where did you struggle?

• This helps in preparing better for future interviews — even if you don’t get this job.

Pro Tip: Keep an interview diary or digital notes (Google Keep, Notion, etc.)

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2. Send a Thank You Message (if possible)

If you received the interviewer’s email or interacted with HR:

• Send a polite thank you message or email on the same day or the next day.

Sample Message:

“Dear [HR’s Name],
Thank you for the opportunity to attend the walk-in interview for the [Job Role] at [Company Name]. I appreciated the interaction and am excited about the possibility of joining your team. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
[Your Full Name]”

Only do this if you have their email or LinkedIn contact. Don’t force or spam.

3. Follow Up with HR

If they told you that results will be shared in X days:

• Wait patiently till that date.
• If no response after the expected time, follow up with a polite WhatsApp or email.

Sample Follow-up WhatsApp:

“Hi [HR Name], I’m [Your Name]. I attended the walk-in interview on [Date] for the [Role] position. Just checking in to know if there’s any update on the result. Thank you!”

4. Connect with Employees or HR on LinkedIn

This helps to:

• Stay updated about future openings.
• Get referral opportunities.
• Build your professional network.

Steps:

• Search “[Company Name] HR” or “Talent Acquisition [Company]” on LinkedIn.
• Send a personalized connect request like:

“Hi [Name], I recently attended a walk-in interview at your company. I’d like to stay connected for future opportunities. Thanks!”

5. Keep Applying to Other Jobs

Don’t sit idle waiting for a single result. Walk-ins often take time or don’t respond.

Keep applying to:

• Other walk-in drives
• Job portals (Naukri, Foundit, LinkedIn, apna, etc.)
• Company career pages

Always have 3–5 active applications in the pipeline.

6. Update Your Resume if Needed

Based on your experience:

• If any skills were missing, add certifications or training.
• Include the walk-in interview in your resume under “Interview Experience” (optional for freshers).

Example:

Interviewed at TechMahindra for Voice Process (July 2025) – Cleared 2 rounds.

7. Continue Skill Development

If you missed out on selection:

• Try to understand what went wrong: was it language, confidence, technical questions?
• Use this gap time to:

1. Practice mock interviews
2. Improve spoken English or technical skills
3. Take relevant online courses (Coursera, Udemy, YouTube)

8. Join Telegram/WhatsApp Job Groups

Stay active in:

• Walk-in interview alert groups
• Freshers’ job update channels
• Location-specific job networks (e.g., “Hyderabad BPO Walkins”)

This helps you:

• Be among the first to know about new openings
• Get crowd feedback from others who attended

9. Take Care of Health and Appearance

Sometimes walk-ins happen on back-to-back days. So:

• Take rest, stay hydrated
• Maintain good grooming (clean shave, ironed clothes)
• Prepare a backup set of resumes and documents in a folder

10. Keep the Interview ID or Reference Number Safe

If the company gave you:

1. Candidate ID
2. Walk-in Interview Slip
3. Barcode or QR code

• Don’t lose it.

You may be called for:

1. Further rounds
2. Onboarding after a week/month
3. Joining formalities

Documents to Keep Handy After Walk-In

Mistakes to Avoid After Walk-In