5 Tips and Templates for that Post Interview E-mail
What do your students do after they have gone on an interview? Do they follow up and thank the person(s) that interviewed them? Do they know what they should say? Only a 1/4 of all people who have been interviewed take the time to send a follow up note/e-mail. Following up can set your students apart from the pack. Here are 5 tips from Flexjobs on what to do after the interview.
1. Send it soon after the job interview
2. Write separate thank you emails for each interviewer
3. Use your personal computer
4. Use the email address associated with the job application
5. Stay in touch after thank you notes are sent
These are some great tips but what do you say in the e-mail? Here are a couple of examples:
Simple Thank You Email:
Dear [Mr./Ms. Last Name]:
Thank you very much for your time today [or yesterday or the date] to interview me for the position of [job title]. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about this job, to meet you and [names of other interviewers], and to see your facility [or offices, location, whatever is appropriate].
As we discussed, I have [months or years] of experience with [technology, tools, or qualification(s) you have that seemed most important in the interview]. With my background and experience, I believe that I could become a contributor to your team very quickly.
I am excited about this opportunity to join [organization name]. Please do not hesitate to email or call me if you have any questions or need any additional information.
I look forward to hearing from you [whenever they said they would be in touch or in 10 days if they didn’t give you a date].
Best regards,
[Your name]
[Your job title or tag line, like “eCommerce Customer Support Specialist”]
[LinkedIn Profile URL]
[Phone number — not your work number if you are employed]
More Complex Thank You Email:
Subject: Thank you for the [Job Title] interview on [date]
Dear [Mr./Ms. Last Name]:
Thank you very much for your time today [or yesterday or the date] to interview me for the position of [job title]. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about this job, to meet you and [names of other interviewers], and to see your facility [or offices, location, whatever is appropriate].
[Reference anything you said that seemed important to the interviewer, like: As we discussed, I find the technology related to using cloud computing fascinating and an amazing opportunity for the future, but security is also a major concern. Keeping XYZ Company’s information safe would be a top priority for the person in this job, and I would love to dig deeply into the protective technologies, as well as the threats, to avoid future problems.]
[If possible, reference any “connection” you may have made, like: I enjoyed finding someone else who attended XYZ College and also roots for the hockey team. Hope they make the NCAA Division finals next year!]
As we discussed, I have [months or years] of experience with [technology, tools, or qualification(s) you have that seemed most important in the interview]. With my background and experience, I believe that I could become a contributor to your team very quickly.
I am excited about this opportunity to join [organization name]. Please do not hesitate to email or call me if you have any questions or need any additional information.
I look forward to hearing from you [whenever they said they would be in touch or in 10 days if they didn’t give you a date].
Best regards,
[Your name]
[Your job title or tag line, like “eCommerce Customer Support Specialist”]
[LinkedIn Profile URL]
[Phone number — not your work number if you are employed]