A Guide To The Best Follow-up Etiquette After An Interview

Perhaps one of the strongest steps in a process of job search is getting an interview but what you do after an interview can be of equal or even greater importance. Mastering the follow-up etiquette shows you are professional, enthusiastic about the job, and sensitive to the interviewer’s time. Plus, proper follow-up might be the only thing that makes you stand out among all those other hopefuls. In this article, we are going to take you through steps that you might carry out in order for you to be able to do an effective follow-up after an interview without showiness and anxiety.

Why Keep in Touch?

• Shows gratitude: Follow up after the interview for a number of reasons:

• Shows gratitude: Follow-up lets him/her know that you are interested in the position and the company.

• Provides a chance to clarify: It will give you a chance to explain something that you have not discussed or would like to expand on.

• Remind them of your face: The second round can also remind the interviewer, when it’s finally time to make a decision, to whom they are hiring.

And here’s how to do it properly.

Thank you via E-mail

Follow-up etiquette begins with a thank-you e-mail. This is to be done within 24 hours of the interview date you sat for. The window proves to be sufficient to prove that you are prompt and appreciative.

What to write:

• Thank the interviewer: Thank them for your time but also for allowing you to come in and interview for the position.

• Repeat your interest: remind them why you’re so excited about the position and why this is just a great fit.

• Draw some attention to an interesting fact: refer to some specific from your interview, that would show your high interest in the role and your observation skills.

• Leverage any other information: If there is some important not got during the interview or more relevant information that you consider worth mentioning; now is the time.

Thank-You Email Example

Subject: Thank You Interview
Dear [Interviewer’s Name],
Today is a great day to introduce myself to you and your marvelous team of [Company Name].
Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to see me today for a discussion regarding the opportunity to work for the position of [Job Title].

I am excited about the potential of being of value in the compelling view this role affords me regarding [some specific aspect of the role] and believe my core competencies/experience in [include a key skill or experience] will make a real difference.
You may contact me if you need anything further. Looking forward to the next steps!
Best regards,
[Your Name]

Be Patient but Stay Engaged

End Thank the interviewer in your mail and wait for a while; however, give him/her some space. Wait for an invitation to call or come down; do not send a follow-up mail as most people do because of nervousness while waiting for a reply. Hiring decisions often take their own time. Moreover, some organizations may want to interview the candidate several times before coming up with a final decision.

• Wait a week: If they’re not contacting you back after that time or the amount of time they said they would, feel free to send a nice follow-up.

• Don’t nag them: Your note will be professional, not pushy. You’re showing them ongoing interest but are not appearing to be a nag.

Example Follow-Up Email After No Response:

Subject: Follow-up on Interview for [Job Title]

Dear [Interviewer’s Name],

Hope all is well. I had a chance to inquire about the interview for the position of [Job Title] that we discussed on [Interview Date].  I am still really interested in the opportunity and would appreciate any updates you may have on the hiring decision.

Thanks again for your time.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best,
[Your Name]

Promise made, promise kept

If they have asked for more info and that includes references, work samples, or specific answers; ensure you’ll reply right away. And this is especially so if they’ve set a particular deadline

• Be prompt and businesslike: Write and send whatever was requested as soon as possible and proper and professional with your response.

• Attach an appropriate letter: Thank them for the time taken and remind them in brief about your interest in the position when you are sending it to them as a response to their request for information.

Sample Email Sending Additional Information

Subject: Supplemental Information on the [Job Title] Position
Dear [Interviewer’s Name],
I hope everything is going well. In reference to our previous conversation, I wanted to include the [requested material, such as your work samples] for your consideration.
END.

Thanks again for your time in reviewing my application; I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to [Company Name]. Let me know if you need anything else!

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Emphasize Respect for Company’s Timeline

Of course, the waiting game is very stressing but respect the time line you set with the interviewer. For instance, they tell you they will be at your place within two weeks; do not call them back the third day afterward. Have faith that the process is long hence hiring might take longer periods than expected; perhaps there are other candidates to go through.

• Follow their instructions: If they have told you to wait for a response on a certain date, you only send a follow-up after such period has passed.

• Be professional: Keep a positive and professional touch in all your follow-up letters. It may take long, but never lose hope.

Conclusion

This is part of job searching: the thank-you note after an interview. It shows you are professional, and you keep yourself at the top of their heads while they make their choice. Honestly, a simple email with patience and professional follow-up can stand out in an ocean of applicants. Remember, respect the process even if it’s not your job; do not burn bridges because you want to keep doors open for more work. The above procedures will ensure that you come out a great candidate with employers and leave a long-lasting positive impression on your potential employers.

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