A follow-up email is sent to a prospect that you have contacted before or an email that you send to your hiring manager, or your recruiter, because you've applied to the position, or maybe you've even interviewed for it, and you haven't heard anything back yet.
Follow-up emails help you stand out from other candidates because, quite frankly and excited to see what the outcome will be.
When to follow-up after an interview?It is important to get the timing on your email right because you don’t want to send it too soon and seem pushy. It is good to follow-up one to two days after the interview.
How to Write a Follow-up Email
Sending a perfect follow-up email after the interview shows that you’re interested in the position and that you’re willing to go the extra mile.
Have a professional subject line: Your subject line should detail exactly what the email is about. This is not the place to become too creative. For example, ‘John Doe Wants To Work For You!’ is unprofessional and a bit too much.
Restate your interest: Detail your continued interest in the position to show you’re interested even after the interview.
Inquire about next steps: Once you receive a reply, they will give you further information on the hiring process.
Proper salutation: You should always use the appropriate salutation, e.g., Dear [Mr., Ms., Mrs., etc] [insert last name here], or Dear [first and last name]
Add a ‘Thank you’: Expressing gratitude and thanking the interviewer for their time is a polite and professional.
Add a professional sign-off: ‘Best regards’ or ‘Sincerely’ is the best way to go for this email.
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