{"id":26368,"date":"2021-03-01T15:21:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T15:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb.bluelynxcareers.bg\/thank-you-email-after-interview\/"},"modified":"2023-05-04T08:11:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T08:11:40","slug":"thank-you-email-after-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/thank-you-email-after-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Follow up With a Thank You Email After Your Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviewing for a job doesn\u2019t quite end with <a title=\"Ace the interview\" href=\"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/job-interview-tips\/\">the interview itself<\/a>. You <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get another shot to make a lasting impression,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but few people take advantage of it. Yes, sending a thank you email after the interview is what we are talking about. Don\u2019t know how to craft the best thank you email? That\u2019s about to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Because in this article, you will find:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#why-write-interview-thank-email\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why it\u2019s a good practice to send a Thank You email after an interview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-write-thank-you-email\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to write a great thank you email<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#thank-you-email-after-interview-template\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easily customisable thank you email template<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#post-interview-thank-you-emails-faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some FAQs on Thank You emails<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saying \u2018Thank you\u2019 sounds easy. Until you have to sit down and convey your gratefulness in writing. Most people struggle to do it in a way that feels authentic and heartfelt. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever sent a Thank-you note? How easy was it to write it? If you are a natural, perhaps you won\u2019t be reading this. But even if you are, this article will give you some fresh ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>First, let\u2019s establish why saying Thank you the right way matters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-write-interview-thank-email\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Is It Necessary to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019ve just made it home from the interview (or hit that red button on your screen in case it was online). Now you are asking yourself: \u201cCan I do more to show that I want the job? Should I write a Thank You email? What is it good for?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might find this surprising but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.nl\/how-to-write-thank-you-email-after-job-interview-2019-4?international=true&amp;r=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some hiring managers swear by Thank You emails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They consider them as more than a small gesture and good manners. For them, it\u2019s the basis of their decision to hire you or not. The truth is, in some corporate cultures, you won\u2019t make the cut unless you send that email.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you really want that job? Do you go the extra mile to show initiative and follow up before you know their final decision? By writing and sending a Thank You note, you help the person hiring you to form a great impression of you as an individual and a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following up with an email is a way to demonstrate your soft skills. Chances are you will need to write many Thank You emails as part of your correspondence on your new job. By showing your prospective employer that you know how to do it, you give them another great reason to hire you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-write-thank-you-email\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write a Post-Interview Thank You Email<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we established the <em><strong>why<\/strong><\/em>, let&#8217;s quickly get to the <em><strong>how<\/strong><\/em><em>. <\/em>Here&#8217;s a structured step-by-step approach you can use for your all Thank You emails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Write a good <\/span><b>subject line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perfect subject line (apart from a simple \u201cThank you\u201d) could be any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re: \u201cThank you for your time today\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re: \u201cThank you for the great interview\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re: \u201cThank you for getting to know me\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re: \u201cThank you for the opportunity\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re: \u201cMy interview for [position title] today<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of these would work. Don\u2019t overthink it. It should be straight to the point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Impress with the<\/span><b> body text<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a.k.a the most important part<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the part where you let your personality shine. Apart from actually saying thank you, add a bit of You in it. Touch on a topic you discussed or something personal the interviewer shared. Maybe you had some great ideas for one of the questions that you forgot to mention. You can casually sneak those in. Tell them one more time why you think you would be a great fit for the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, keep it short, sweet and simple. Don\u2019t turn this email into another cover letter but do include something that makes you stand out. Don&#8217;t be afraid to mention something <strong>personal <\/strong>that might have come up during the interview. For example, the interview&#8217;s daughter and you share an interest in marathon running. You can quickly touch on it at the end of your thank-you note. It will show you were paying attention to the details.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Finish it right with <\/span><b>the closing lines<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This part is very simple. State that you are looking forward to hearing the company\u2019s decision. Add that you do, no matter what they decide. In case you didn\u2019t get the job, this simple line of text might prompt them to give you some feedback. And that\u2019s always better than nothing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When it&#8217;s done, check your draft for grammar and punctuation using <a href=\"http:\/\/grammarly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grammarly<\/a> or similar software. If you didn&#8217;t already get inspired to write it yourself, just scroll down for an email example that we wrote that you can customise to your needs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"thank-you-email-after-interview-template\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thank You Email Template You\u2019ve Been Waiting For<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you\u2019ve probably drafted your own email but if you need some inspiration, we\u2019ve got you covered with a template. No need to thank us \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear [Name of the Interviewer\/Hiring Manager\/HR\/Recruiter],<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I thought I\u2019d drop a line to say thank you for your time today.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviews are always a nerve-racking thing but thanks to the great atmosphere you created, it felt like talking to an old friend. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the role of [position you interviewed for]. It was great digging in topics like [mention some of the topics you discussed, especially the ones related to your field].<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On that note, I thought it was great that you asked me about [a question that related to how you would excel in this job]. I am sure my skills will help the company [what the job requires: expand the company\u2019s markets, develop a new app for the company, etc].<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>Additional paragraph for extra dazzle:<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6600;\">During our interview, you mentioned [plans for growing the company\/specific market, improving their service\/product etc] and this got me thinking. This sounds so exciting and since I had some ideas that might be helpful, like [give some actionable tips and ideas].<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After our conversation today, I have no doubts that I will fit right in [Company name].\u00a0 I feel like I know so much about the company already and I would be honoured to join your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I look forward to hearing from you no matter what you decide.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you again,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Your name]<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"post-interview-thank-you-emails-faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank You Emails FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Should I write one if the job interview didn\u2019t go well?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, by all means, yes! You have no idea if the interview experience that you had was the same for the other side, a.k.a the people hiring you. Even if you are certain that the interview didn\u2019t go as well as it should and there is *no way* you will hear from this company again, write the email. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will send an important message: \u201cI know I blew it but I am still grateful for the opportunity\u201d. You might be the first person they think of for another job in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It shows that you care and that\u2019s what most companies are looking for\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>What if I don\u2019t have the email of the interviewer?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people nowadays <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/jobs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply for jobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through a recruitment agency. You might be one of them. Maybe you don\u2019t have the contact of the interviewers but you do have the email of someone in the recruitment agency. Send it to them. Recruiters act as advocates for their candidates. They are your connection to the company in this kind of situations and they will be representing your interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Are Thank You emails after interviews a thing in the Netherlands?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, yes. That\u2019s a good question. Perhaps thanking with an email after the interview isn\u2019t the culture everywhere and it\u2019s probably not expected in many countries. However, regardless of where you are from and where you are trying to land a job, <\/span><b>a little gratefulness never hurt anybody. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So don\u2019t worry whether it is the etiquette, a well-written post-interview <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mailmunch.com\/blog\/thank-you-email-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thank You email<\/a> wins extra points for you any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>When should I write and send the Thank You email?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start writing as soon as possible. That way you will remember as much detail from the interview that you can reference in the email. Besides, you will probably still be under some adrenaline and it will sound genuine and sincere. Send the same day or the day after. Don\u2019t wait too long.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Who should I send the email to?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the contact of the interviewer, send it straight to them. If it was more than one person, send individual emails or a joint one addressing it to all the people involved by name.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why you should write a Thank You email after every job interview and how to do it &#8211; all in this article, plus a free template to make it even easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelynxcareers.bg\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}