Nothing is more frustrating than waiting for the phone to ring. Make yourself feel better by taking back some control. Right after the interview you should always thank the person who interviewed you for their time. If calling them directly seems a bit too intimidating, then writing a quick email or thank-you letter is fine. This is also a good time to offer any additional information you may have left out or to clarify a point you feel may have been misunderstood. Again, people are busy so it’s not uncommon to not hear back immediately from an interviewer. If, however, a week has gone by and you’ve had no contact, it’s entirely acceptable to call and ask the status of the hiring process. The worst-case scenario is they may tell you they’re still interviewing candidates and have yet to make a decision. The best-case scenario is that they will admire your assertiveness, which could be the one thing that puts you head and shoulders above the other candidates.
Successful job interviewing, like so many other things, requires practice. So don’t kick yourself if you make a mistake. Just try your best to rectify it and move on. The most important thing to remember is be natural, be professional, and most of all, be yourself.