You finally made it through that intense interview, but your work isn’t done just yet. If you want to be considered for the job, you must follow up the interview with proper etiquette.

- Ask the recruiter when the company expects to make a decision - you don’t want to sound pushy, but this will show that you’re very interested in the position.

- Follow up the interview with a phone call to check the status of your application - too many potential candidates miss out on opportunities because they sit back waiting to receive a call. Be proactive and give yourself an advantage over competing applicants. You can take this one step further by following up with a thank you letter. Wait at least a week to 10 days before placing the follow up call.

- Keep your references alert - let your references know they that may be receiving a phone call from a potential employer. If not, they might be caught off guard and possibly ruin your chances of getting hired.

- Keep looking for jobs - even if you gave your best at the interview, you should always continue the job search. Keep landing interviews until you find the right job.

The pressure in the room gets so intense that you feel like you’re being interrogated rather than interviewed for a job. Staying attentive, calm and delivering educated answers all at once can be very difficult, especially when you’re nervous. No one is perfect but there are a few things you should never do during an interview.

- Scratch the back of your head - this type of gesture will make you appear disinterested to the interviewer. If your head is itching, tough it out for a few more minutes.

- Scratch or rub your nose - some recruiters see this as a sign of dishonesty. Aside from that, it’s totally gross.

- Sit with your arms folded - this suggests that you’re either unfriendly or have a major attitude going on. No one wants to hire a grump or a know-it-all.

- Slouch down in your seat - posture is very important. Slouching back in your seat doesn’t make you look cool but disinterested and unprofessional.

- Constantly look at the clock or the door - sure, ready to get it over with, but you want to give the recruiter your full attention. Keeping your sight on the clock or even the door indicates that you’re not all that interested.