Preparing for an interview is just one step of the hiring process. Even after acing an interview, job seekers might still feel unsure how they should follow-up once they leave.
Other job seekers may wonder how many times they should follow up after an interview. Thankfully, these questions can be answered quite simply and should help ease nerves and confusion.
How Many Follow-Up Emails Is Too Many?
Three Types of Follow-Up Emails to Send
Thank You Email
You can feel confident sending a thank you email whether the interview was a short screening or a longer one. There are slight differences with what you will want to include depending on the interview type.
For a short interview, similar to a screening call, you should be concise and express your excitement for the opportunity. In a separate paragraph, you can convey your confidence in your ability to excel in the position.
If you have an interview that is longer and somewhat more traditional, you can include some additional details of your skills, experience, and qualifications. This information should be included after you thank the interviewer for their time.
Checking In After No Response
If, after sending a thank you email post-interview, you haven’t heard back in about two weeks, it’s OK to send an additional email. This email should be sent to the recruiter because they’ll be most up-to-date with the timeline and hiring process. It’s important to keep this email concise and professional and resist sounding too eager or pushy.
Some important elements to include:
- Email subject line should include the job title
- Keep the email to one paragraph, indicating your interest in the job and merely looking for an update
- You can offer to provide additional information if they need it
Well Wishes & Keep in Touch
The final email that you may send in a follow-up scenario is if you’re passed up in the hiring process. With this email, keep it short yet friendly and professional. You’ll want to thank the recruiter or hiring manager for their time and encourage them to keep you in mind for future opportunities at the company.
Some important elements to include:
- Email should be sent to the hiring manager
- Keep it to two short paragraphs
- In your first paragraph, include what you found exciting or inspirational about the company
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