You nailed the interview. Here’s how to get the offer

You spent hours researching the company, rehearsed your answers, and asked smart questions. You walked out of the interview feeling like you nailed it. Then you sent a thank-you email. Something like: “It was great to meet you. I’m very excited about the opportunity and look forward to next steps.” And just like that, you missed a huge opportunity to close the deal. Too many executives treat the follow-up as a courtesy to signal interest and show you know the social sc...