Follow Up Email After Interview
Stand out with the perfect follow-up email. Templates, timing, and when to send after your interview.
When to Send Follow-Up Email
- Within 24 hours after interview
- No need to send on weekends unless interview was Friday
- If no response interviewers mentioned timeline
- If you were promised a response by certain date and didn't receive it
Thank You Email Template
Subject: Thank you for the interview opportunity
Dear [Interviewer's Name],
Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the [Job Title] position today. I enjoyed learning more about [Company Name] and the team.
I'm particularly excited about [specific aspect of job/company], and I believe my [relevant skill/experience] makes me a strong fit for this role.
I look forward to hearing about the next steps. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need any additional information.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Follow-Up Without Response Template
Subject: Following up on [Job Title] interview
Dear [Interviewer's Name],
I hope you're having a great week. I wanted to follow up regarding the [Job Title] position for which I interviewed on [date of interview].
I remain very interested in this opportunity and am confident that I can contribute to your team. I'm happy to provide any additional information you might need.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Do's and Don'ts
Do's
- Be professional and concise
- Reference specific conversation points
- Reinforce your interest
- Check for typos before sending
Don'ts
- Be overly aggressive in follow-ups
- Ask about salary/benefits yet
- Send duplicate emails
- Use casual language or emojis