You’ve just finished an interview for a position you’re really excited about! You believe that it went well and are looking forward to hearing about next steps. However, a few days goes by and you don’t hear anything. What happened? Should you send an email? Maybe make a call? Following up after a job interview can be a tricky process, but fear not! We’ve got you covered with best practices to ensure you receive the feedback you’re looking for.
Send a thank you note
After finishing your interview, send a thank you note to the employer. Only about a quarter of interviewees take the time to send a thank you note after an interview, so this can really be your opportunity to stand out! Thank you notes can be sent after any step in the interview process, even a preliminary phone screen, and should be sent the same day or day after your interview. They’re a great way to show the employer your professionalism and interest in the role.
You can email or hand write your thank you note. In your note, address the person you spoke with specifically and thank them for their time. Convey your interest in the position and why you believe you’d be a good fit. Make sure to add in something that you spoke with the interviewer about to make the note personal. This can be something such as, “I really enjoyed hearing about….” or “I appreciate you taking the time to explain…” This shows that you were paying attention during the interview and genuinely enjoyed meeting them.
Wait the appropriate time
This is the hard part. After sending your thank you note, you have to wait. Most of the time, your interviewer will give you an estimated timeline of when you should expect to hear back from the employer. Even though it can be difficult to be patient, it is very important that you do not reach out to an employer prior to the given timeline. Many times, employers interview multiple candidates over a series of several days or weeks. If you reach out too soon, it could reflect poorly on you or give the impression that you were not listening when the timeline was given to you. Give the employer time to make a decision on if they’d like to move forward with your application.
Follow up
After waiting the appropriate amount of time, if you have still not heard back from the employer, it’s time to follow up. The best way to do this is by sending an email directly to the person you spoke with or the recruiter you’ve been working with. Emails work better than phone calls since they do not cause an immediate disruption in the employer’s day and allow them time to gather the information or feedback you are looking for. In your email, start by thanking the employer for taking the time to interview you. Continue by saying you are following up as you have not heard back by the given timeline. Then, ask if there have been any updates on the status of your application or any feedback that you should be aware of. In conclusion, convey your interest in the position and thank them for their time.
Here is an example template that uses our recommended follow-up structure. Feel free to use this as a starting point for your own outreach!
“Hello ____,
Thank you again for taking the time to interview me last week for the ______ position. I am writing to follow up on the status of my application. Has there been any updates on the position or any feedback from the interview that you are able to share? I am highly interested in this position and believe I would be a great fit for your team.
Thank you again for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you very soon!”
This short and simple note should get you the feedback you’re looking for. If you still don’t hear back, you can send an additional email several days later.
So, there you have it! Sending a thank you note, waiting the appropriate amount of time, and then following up with a simple email will help you navigate the post-interview process and stand out to future employers.
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I had a real nice interview. I thank you so much for the opportunity
Thanks for reading and commenting Danielle!
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Hi, Angela Mayes looking for a part time position.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Angela! You can check out our open positions by visiting careers.medixteam.com.
Thanks for your concern
Thanks for reading!
Thank you so much for these tips! These are positive habit forming tips that better advance the interviewee and creates a great anticipation for the interviewer. This was great!
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Hello Andrew,
Thank you again for taking the time to interview me for the payment posting position. Have you heard anything yet?
Thank you
Janeen
Thanks for reading and commenting Janeen! If you are inquiring about the status of your application, please reach out to your recruiter.
Hi this is Tushar Anand I already received your email so you want to conduct any interview you can fix the schedule and I’ll be there on the phone thank you
Hi Tushar,
If you’d like to view or apply for our open job postings, please visit careers.medixteam.com
Thanks for reading!
Thank you for taking time to interview me I am waiting for feed back for the next step I would be an good asset to your company thank you for you time look forward from hearing from you enjoy your blessed day
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Thank you!
Thank you for providing me with this information.
Thanks for reading Joyce!
Dear Sir
Medix is a good company and have good staff i do highly appreciate it.
It has good HaR staff.
Thanks
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Thanks
Thanks for reading Gloria!
Very Nice Meeting you… Very Nice Interview this morning.
Thank you so much for the tip. I never thought about following up after an interview via email I usually always call. I feel like this is very helpful and I would definitely be using it.
So glad to hear you found the article helpful! Thanks for reading and commenting!
Thank you for receiving your email. I am waiting the interview schedule for me.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Thank you for the opportunity in being considered for the administrative assistant position. If you have any other positions available please keep me in mind.
Thanks for reading Shannon! You can always view our job openings at careers.medixteam.com
i am interested in the job i really need to get back to work
Hi Joanne,
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Still looking for work
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Thanks for reading and commenting!
I want to go back to work
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I am interested in any job openings i really need to get back to work.
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Good reminders for any job interview situation.
Thanks for reading and commenting Jim!
This information was helpful. I’m sending a thank you note to employer today
Thanks for reading Rhonda! So happy to hear you found the article helpful!
This advice is helpful and I m so appreciate all this
Thanks for reading Raj!
Good stuff! I’ve always made this a practice to thank potential employer’s for their time. Thanks for the insight Medix Team. Top notch insight!
Thanks for reading and commenting Angela!
I get a job with you all but I can’t get paid
Hi Danny,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention! A recruiter is reaching out to get this issue resolved!
Thanks for reading and commenting!
This is really helpful to help my interest in the position stand out. The article was very informative. Thank you
Glad you found it helpful Sheryl! Thanks for reading and commenting!
Hello, thank you for email I am interested
Hi Jacqueline,
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That was really helpful, I appreciate those tips and looking forward to have a chance with Medix
Thank you for providing this information. Helpful since I am returning to the work field.
Thanks for reading and commenting Linda!
Hi, thank you for your email . However. I did not interview for a position.
Hi Mari,
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I really appreciate you reaching out and giving me that interview so I can get my foot in the door I was just wondering what the next steps would be.
Thanks for reading and commenting Donneta! Your recruiter should be in touch with you regarding next steps.
I’m interested to have a position, that will encourage me to participate with the team works, in order to improve the company Technology level and reach the planned goals. I’m interested too if there’s any interesting research related to my experience and background.
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That information really helpful, i appreciate your time for those very important tips. At this time I am looking for a job, really need a job. Did you have something in Oklahoma?
Hi Veronica,
We’re so glad to hear you found the information helpful! To view our current job openings and apply, please visit careers.medixteam.com
Thanks for reading!
Hi ,
I am very thankful for sending this information much appreciate.
I see little late.
I was happy with my interview with the Company I totally agree with you.
Thanks for reading and commenting Vera!
What if you follow all three steps and the interviewer just never gets back to you to update status or provide feedback?
Hi Nancy! Unfortunately, sometimes that can happen. If you’re looking for a new position, you can check ours out at careers.medixteam.com!
Thank you for the information. I think this is an important tip everyone should have before looking for a job.
Thanks for reading and commenting Judy!