Interview Follow-Up: Best Practices

Interview Follow-Up Guide: Thank You Emails That Get Offers

Sending a thank-you email within 24 hours of an interview increases your chances of receiving an offer by 22% according to CareerBuilder research. Despite this, only 57% of candidates send one. A well-crafted follow-up reminds the interviewer of your strengths and demonstrates professionalism.

The best thank-you emails reference a specific conversation point from the interview and reiterate your enthusiasm for the role. Generic "thank you for your time" emails are marginally better than no email at all.

Thank-You Email Template

Subject: Thank you — [Your Name] interview for [Role]

1. Express genuine gratitude for their time
2. Reference a specific topic you discussed (shows you were engaged)
3. Reiterate why you are excited about the role
4. Briefly address any concern or question you wish you had answered better
5. Express enthusiasm for next steps

Follow-Up Timeline

• Within 24 hours — Send thank-you email to each interviewer
• 1 week after — If no response, send a polite check-in
• 2 weeks after — One more follow-up, then move on

For more templates: thank-you email templates. For negotiation: salary negotiation guide.