After your Interview
So you've finished your interview - now what?
Be sure to follow up within a day or two with a thank you note to your interviewer. This is a final opportunity to thank them for their time, and reinforce your interest in the position.
Read below for some ideas about your follow-up correspondence!
Dear [Recruiter/Contact Name],
Thank you again for taking the time to speak with me about [Title/Position] during our interview on [date or estimated timeframe]. I am writing because I wanted to follow up after my interview. I would like to inquire about the status of my application. I also want to reiterate my interest in the position. Our discussion has furthered my interest in the position and increased my enthusiasm for joining the team at [Company Name].
My skills, experiences and values are in alignment with the requirements of the position and the work culture at [Company Name].
An update on the search and/or feedback on my interview that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted by phone at [your phone number] or via email, [your email address]. Thank you so much for your time and consideration of me for this position. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards, [Your name]
Hello my name is [your name] leaving a message for [recruiter/contact name]. It is [time] on [day, date]. I am calling to follow up with you regarding the [Title/ Position] that I interviewed for [date or estimated timeframe]. I would appreciate an update on the status of the opening. I would also like to reiterate my interest in the position. Our interview discussion has furthered my enthusiasm for the position and joining the team at [Company Name]. I believe that my skills, experiences and values are in alignment with the requirements of the position and the work culture at [Company Name]. If you need additional information from me, please contact me via email [spell out email address] or by phone at [your phone number]. Again this is [your name] calling for [recruiter name] following up from our interview on _______________. Thank you again for your time and consideration of me for this position. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dear [Contact Name],
I enjoyed interviewing with you during your recruiting visit to [school name and date]. After learning more about the [position title], I think I would find the position both challenging and rewarding and would thrive in the company culture at your office.
As mentioned during my interview, I will be graduating in [graduation date] with a [degree title]. Through my educational experience, I have gained many skills, as well as understanding of how management works. This plus my [related experience] would be an asset to your company.
Thank you again for taking the time to interview me. I look forward to your decision. Please contact me if you need additional information from me at [your phone number] or [your email address].
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Dear [Mr./Mrs. Contact name]:
Thank you for the opportunity to visit with you and see your facilities [date of visit]. Both the interview and the tour made for an exciting and complete day.
I was particularly impressed with your warehousing procedures. [Contact name] was so thorough in explaining your process to me, and I will be corresponding directly with him to express my appreciation. Incidentally, the process you use is quite similar to one I have been researching through an independent study this term. Perhaps I can share my final report with [Contact name] and you.
I have included a copy of expenses related to my interview travel.
Again, thank you for your hospitality. I am quite interested in [Company name and position title], and look forward to your decision.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
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