Still not heard back after your job interview? In this blog, our expert consultants share their top tips on how to politely follow up via email.
How long should I wait until I follow up?
Sending a keen email the minute your interview ends is not a good look and certainly won’t boost your chances of getting hired. As a rule of thumb, it is best to wait two weeks until chasing your interviewer.
How should I write it?
- Address it to the person who interviewed you (always make a mental note of their name during the interview!).
“Dear [interviewer’s name]”
- Thank your interviewer and remind them of who you are and the role you’re applying for
“Thank you for taking the time to interview me for X position. It was lovely to meet you and I really enjoyed learning more about the role.”
- Mention something specific that excites you or something significant discussed in the interview
E.g. “I’m very passionate about this opportunity to become a part of the [company name] team. Y initiative that we discussed particularly took my interest and I’m enthusiastic about the prospect of helping deliver it.”
- Invite the employer to ask you further questions
“Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide to assist in the decision-making process.”
- Politely hint that you are expecting a reply
“I look forward to hearing back from you.”
or
“Any updates you could provide on my application’s progress would be much appreciated.”
Good luck! Drop Choice Vets an email via [email protected] if you need any further career advice. If you’re looking for a new role, click here!
Still not heard back after your job interview? In this blog, our expert consultants share their top tips on how to politely follow up via email.
How long should I wait until I follow up?
Sending a keen email the minute your interview ends is not a good look and certainly won’t boost your chances of getting hired. As a rule of thumb, it is best to wait two weeks until chasing your interviewer.
How should I write it?
- Address it to the person who interviewed you (always make a mental note of their name during the interview!).
“Dear [interviewer’s name]”
- Thank your interviewer and remind them of who you are and the role you’re applying for
“Thank you for taking the time to interview me for X position. It was lovely to meet you and I really enjoyed learning more about the role.”
- Mention something specific that excites you or something significant discussed in the interview
E.g. “I’m very passionate about this opportunity to become a part of the [company name] team. Y initiative that we discussed particularly took my interest and I’m enthusiastic about the prospect of helping deliver it.”
- Invite the employer to ask you further questions
“Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide to assist in the decision-making process.”
- Politely hint that you are expecting a reply
“I look forward to hearing back from you.”
or
“Any updates you could provide on my application’s progress would be much appreciated.”
Good luck! Drop Choice Vets an email via [email protected] if you need any further career advice. If you’re looking for a new role, click here!