Follow-up template
Following up after your interview
Checking in with a candidate after a completed interview stage
Subject line
Following up on your interview, {{first_name}}Email body
Hi {{first_name}}, Thank you for taking the time to interview for the {{role}} position at {{company}} — the team really enjoyed meeting you. We're finalizing our decision and expect to have an update by {{timeline}}. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions in the meantime. {{signature}}
Variables
{{first_name}}Prospect's first name
{{role}}Prospect's job title or function
{{company}}Prospect's company name
{{timeline}}Replace with your timeline
{{signature}}Your email signature
Best for
Send within 24 hours of an interview to maintain candidate experience and set timeline expectations.
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