Not Sure How to Follow Up After a Job Interview? Here are 8 Tips and a Sample Email

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.

8 Tips to Follow Up After a Job Interview

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:

• Always send a follow-up email, no matter how you feel the interview went
• Send the follow-up email within 24 hours of your interview
• Be brief and conversational
• Reaffirm your interest and excitement for the job
• Thank the employer for the opportunity
• Use the follow up to address anything from the interview you wanted to clarify
• You can also state anything you may have not said during the interview
• Summarize why you are qualified and a great candidate for the job

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Sample Follow Up Email

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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