Following up after a job interview is a must. It’s a core part of the job application process, yet many candidates overlook its importance. In some cases, sending a follow up could be the difference between getting a call back from an employer and not. Following up allows you to reaffirm your interest, show your appreciation, and stay top of mind in the employer’s mind.
As a Toronto recruitment agency, we’ve seen our fair share of good and not-so-good follow-ups by candidates. Here, we offer some tips to follow up after a job interview and provide a sample follow up email.
Writing a follow-up email is not difficult or time-consuming. It’s an opportunity to show graciousness and tie up any loose ends from the interview. Use these tips to create a strong follow-up email to an employer after a job interview:
Here is a basic email template you can use to write a follow-up note after a job interview:
Hi {Interviewer Name},
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me about the {insert job title} job.
After our discussion, I feel that I would be a strong asset to your organization. I am excited to join your team and would welcome the opportunity.
My experience working on {insert skills/experience} would benefit your company. In particular, I look forward to {discuss an aspect of the job where you’ll excel}.
{Add any clarification or information you feel you forgot to mention}.
Please let me know if you have any follow up questions. Keep me up to date about the next steps in the hiring process. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Regards,
{Your Name}
{Phone number}
{Email}
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Danielle is a Recruitment Consultant with our Accounting and Finance team, primarily focused on placing talent with mid-sized public accounting firms. Danielle has five years of experience in the recruitment industry, starting out as a recruitment coordinator and growing into a recruitment and candidate sourcing specialist.