Interview follow-up email examples
Here are several
examples of follow-up emails you might use during the hiring process. Below, we will discuss
when and how you should send each and tips for writing them.
1. Short interview follow-up email example
A short follow-up version may be most appropriate as a thank you email after a phone
interview. In the short version, you’ll want to be concise:
Subject line: Thank
you for your time
Dear Ms. Owekwe,
Thank you for taking
the time to speak with me about the Marketing Coordinator role. It was great to meet with you and learn more about the
position.
I’m very excited about
the opportunity to join Horizon Marketing and am particularly interested in the
details you shared about the upcoming launch of the brand campaign. I’m
enthusiastic about the prospect of taking on some of the project management and
bringing my experience in successfully coordinating cross-functional
initiatives to the table.
2. Long interview follow-up email
In the long version,
you have more opportunity to explain your skills in detail (although you’ll
notice that this long version is still relatively short). This is appropriate
after an in-person interview or other meaningful interaction during the hiring process.
Subject line: Thank
you for your time
Dear Mr. Jefferson,
Thank you very much
for your time yesterday — it was a pleasure speaking with you about the Account
Executive role. From our conversation, it’s clear that ABC Inc. has the
energetic and hard-working environment I’m seeking.
3. Checking in email
If you haven’t heard
back from a potential employer after your interview or after your post-interview follow-up, you can send a “checking in” email, ideally to the recruiter.
You should send this email if you haven’t heard back after two weeks since your
interview.
Keep it concise.
Indicate that you’re looking for more information without being overeager:
- In the subject line, include
the job title you interviewed for.
- Send this email to the recruiter.
They are the most likely to be up-to-date on what’s going on in the hiring
process.
- Keep it to one paragraph
indicating that you are still interested in the job and looking for an
update. Offer to provide additional information if they need it. Sign off
with a thank you.
Subject line: Checking
in RE: Marketing Coordinator role
Dear Yesenia,
I hope you’re well!
I’m checking in on the Marketing Coordinator role. It was great to meet with
the team earlier and I’m looking forward to your update. Please let me know if
there’s anything else I can provide to assist in the decision-making process.
4. Staying in touch email
If you still haven’t
heard back after checking in or you’ve learned that you didn’t get the job, you can still venture to stay in touch with the hiring
manager. The goal of this email is to establish a professional relationship
with a person who can help you grow.
Just like your
checking-in email, this one is short:
- Send this email to the hiring
manager. This person is probably at a senior level and could be a
potential mentor if you’re looking to grow in this field.
- In your first paragraph,
mention what about them you found interesting or inspirational.
- Limit to two paragraphs and
include a proposed timeframe for a phone call or coffee meeting.
Subject line: Staying
in touch
Dear Robert,
I know you’re busy,
but if you have 20 minutes to spare, it would be great to get on your calendar.
Are you available for a phone or coffee chat sometime
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