Careers expert shares one thing you should do after an interview to 'secure' the job

This one tip could help make sure you ace your next job interview.

No matter how many job interviews you've been through, they never cease to be nerve-wracking. The idea of pitching your skills and experience can be daunting for those who aren't comfortable boasting about themselves, and there's a delicate balance between impressing your interviewer and appearing arrogant.

Responding to interview questions is also challenging. It seems that interviewers are seeking something specific, but they don't want you to provide the same response as everyone else. Once the interview is over, you might feel relieved that you no longer have control over the hiring decision - but there's one more thing you could do that might elevate your name on the list of potential hires.

A career coach on social media has suggested that there's something "most people don't think about or bother to do" that could "really help" boost your chances of landing the job. And it's so simple, you could do it on your way home.

Louise Thompson, a leadership and career coach, posted a video on TikTok where she mentioned that you can demonstrate to the hiring manager "what type of candidate you really are" and leave a "thoughtful impression" on them even after the interview - just by sending them a follow-up email.

She explained: "Here's the one thing most people don't do, but it's really helpful. I know it sounds really basic as well. Send a follow-up email to say thank you. But here's what you're not going to do - you're not going to just send it and say, 'Thank you, it was great to meet you, I'm really excited about the job.' That is generic, and we don't want generic."

The expert emphasised that hiring managers are on the lookout for "specificity" because