Now that you’ve had your phone interview, it can be challenging to be in the state of sitting back and waiting for the response. But if you want to take a proactive approach, I have created some templates for a follow-up email after a phone interview.

Sending follow-up emails after a phone interview will also help to maximize your chances of staying on the interviewer’s radar, and heighten your chance of success.

Feel free to use any of the below templates for your own email and adjust them as you please. Let’s get started!

Follow Up Email After Phone Interview (7 Samples!)

1. Follow up email after phone interview: Directly after the interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to discuss this position of [ROLE NAME] at [COMPANY NAME]. I enjoyed our conversation and felt inspired after we spoke. I feel confident that my expertise and values align with [COMPANY NAME], and would love the opportunity to be part of this organization.

I appreciate your time and energy in our phone interview and wish to let you know that I am eager about this position, and looking forward to hearing your decision.

If there’s anything I can help you with during this process, such as additional references or another interview, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

2. Follow up email after phone interview: Directly after the interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to be present for our phone interview. I understand you may have many applicants for a role like this, and our conversation further solidified for me what a wonderful company [COMPANY NAME] is.

I’m looking forward to hearing about your decision, and please know that if there’s anything additional you require from me, such as another reference or another interview, please contact me.

I felt called to continue to research [COMPANY NAME] and some of the topics we discussed, as I felt inspired after our discussion. This feels like a great fit for both of us, and I hope you felt this also.

Looking forward to your response.

All the best,

3. Follow up email after phone interview: Directly after the interview (option 3)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

Thank you again for talking with me today in our interview, I felt energized and inspired after our discussion and felt even more interested in this role.

Having heard about the values of [COMPANY NAME], and learned a little about the organizational culture that you expressed, I can say with certainty that it would be a pleasure to be working as a [ROLE NAME] for [COMPANY NAME].

Let me know if you need any additional information from me, in terms of references, or if you’d like to schedule another talk. I understand you will still be in the process of interviewing, so I will patiently await your response.

Again, I appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to be present for our phone interview.

Thank you,

4. Follow up email after phone interview: One week after the interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

Once more, thank you again for taking the time last week to speak about my application for [ROLE NAME]. It made me certain that [COMPANY NAME] is the kind of company that I would be proud to work for, and I am grateful to have has the chance to express my interest in this role.

I understand you may have a big process in going through applicants, so I just wanted to reach out in this email to let you know that I am happy to provide you with any additional information that you may need to help you make your decision.

I believe that with my passion, expertise, and experience, [COMPANY NAME] and I are a great fit.

Looking forward to your response.

All the best,

5. Follow up email after phone interview: One week after the interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I am very grateful for your time and energy last week in our phone interview. The way that you described what you were looking for in a [ROLE NAME] really inspired me to look deeper into the topics we spoke about, and already I feel that I have learned a great deal about [COMPANY NAME]. 

This has made me even more eager to know your decision, as I’m just as interested (if not more interested) in this position.

I understand you may be in the process of interviewing and shortlisting still, so I will patiently await your response.

If anything comes up at this stage that you’d like to hear more about from me, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

6. Follow up email after phone interview: Two weeks after the interview

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I hope this finds you well. I’m reaching out to you, as it has now been two weeks since we spoke about my application for ROLE in our phone interview.

I am still very interested to work for [COMPANY NAME], as I believe we are a great fit, from what we discussed and having learned more about the values and mission of [COMPANY NAME].

If I can help you in this stage of your hiring process, please let me know. I’m happy to provide additional references or to schedule another phone or in-person interview at any time.

Looking forward to hearing your response.

Thank you,

7. Follow up email after phone interview: Three weeks after the interview

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

As it has now been three weeks since our phone interview for the role [ROLE NAME], I wish to reach out once more to see how you are going in your process of making a decision.

In this period of waiting, I have been learning more about the history of [COMPANY NAME] and have dived deeper into some of the topics that we discussed, such as [REFERENCE PART OF CONVERSATION]. It has me feeling inspired and motivated at the possibility of being offered this role, as I truly feel that it’s a perfect fit for us both.

If you’d like to discuss anything that has since come up as your progress in your hiring, please feel free to contact me for any additional information, or to schedule another call.

I’m very much looking forward to hearing your response and your potential decision on this role. Once more, thank you for your consideration.

All the best,

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References

• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/phone-interview-thank-you-letters-2062792
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2016/11/11/the-follow-up-email-that-works-even-better-than-just-checking-in/#511708c27f86
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/follow-up-email-examples-after-interview
• https://www.best-job-interview.com/after-the-interview.html

Though it’s not the most lovely process getting turned down for that role you were really hoping to get, there’s still an opportunity here for you to develop a professional connection with the hiring manager in how you respond to the rejection. 

A follow up email after a job rejection will be extremely valuable to show the hiring manager your appreciation, professionalism, and continued interest in future positions, and it may just be the difference between being forgotten or being considered again for a role that comes up. 

Take a look at the following follow up email after rejection samples that will give you a clear and simple template to use in your email writing. 

Follow Up Email After Job Rejection +7 Templates!

1. Polite follow up email after job rejection (Option 1)

Hi [FIRST NAME],

Thank you for your letting me know about your hiring decision. While I am disappointed to hear that I was ultimately not selected for the [ROLE TITLE] position, I want to express how much I appreciate the opportunity and the time you took in interviewing and considering my application.

It was a pleasure to be considered for the role, and it has made me even more passionate about this line of work, especially what [COMPANY NAME] is contributing to the industry.

If you have any further feedback regarding my application, I’d be very open to hear, as I strive to always put my best foot forward in my career and will continue to work towards my goals of working for an incredible company like [COMPANY NAME].

Thank you, once more, for your consideration and I hope our paths cross again. 

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

2. Polite follow up email after job rejection (Option 2)

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I hope this email finds you well. It was a pleasure to meet with you and interview for the role of [ROLE TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. I appreciate the time you took to explain the role requirements and consider my application. 

While I admit that I am disappointed to hear of your decision, I am grateful for this opportunity nonetheless and hope our paths cross again in the near future. 

Should another position become available that you feel would be a fit for my skills, please don’t hesitate to contact me, as I am still very passionate about the world that [COMPANY NAME] is doing.

Wishing you luck in your future endeavors, [HIRING MANAGER NAME].

Thank you again for your time and consideration. Have a great day.

Kind regards,

[YOUR NAME]

3. Short follow up email after job rejection (Option 1)

Hi [FIRST NAME],

Thank you again for considering me for the [ROLE TITLE] position. I understand your decision and wanted to express to you that I am very grateful for the time you took in interviewing me. 

I appreciate having this opportunity and will continue to set my sights of securing a position in the future at [COMPANY NAME], as I do believe that my passion and expertise could be a wonderful fit.

Please keep me in mind if there are any future opportunities that come up.

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]

5. Short follow up email after job rejection (Option 2)

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I really appreciated meeting you during my recent interview for [ROLE NAME] with [COMPANY NAME]. 

I just wanted to send you this short email to let you know that I understand your decision, and if any future roles arise that you feel may be a fit for my skills, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Kindest regards,

[YOUR NAME]

6. Conversational follow up email after job rejection

Hi [FIRST NAME],

Thanks again for the opportunity to be considered for the role of [ROLE NAME] at [COMPANY NAME]. Though I am disappointed that the position is filled, I understand your decision and appreciated the application process and interviewing with you.

I learned a lot about [COMPANY NAME ]and it has made me even more passionate about the work you are doing and the prospect of joining the team in the future. I especially loved speaking about [TOPIC YOU SPOKE ABOUT] in our interview – that was a highlight of the application process.

Let me know if any other opportunities come up, I’d love to apply once more as I really am eager to be part of the amazing work that [COMPANY NAME] is doing.

Thanks again,

[YOUR NAME]

7. More information follow up email after job rejection

Hi FIRST NAME,

Thank you for letting me know about your decision in filing the ROLE TITLE position that I recently interviewed for.

It’s unfortunate that I did not secure the role, though I appreciate your time in interviewing me and considering my application, nonetheless. I learned a lot during the application process, and it has solidified my motivation to one day join the team at COMPANY NAME.

If you have a moment, I’d really love to hear any feedback that you may have in regards to my application. If there’s anything that came up in reviewing my CV or in the interview, please let me know. Any comments or details you can provide will be valuable for me to reflect upon to continue to put my best foot forward in future applications.

Thank you again for your consideration and I hope that our paths will cross again in the future.

Have a great day, 

YOUR NAME

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References

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2018/03/07/whats-the-best-way-to-respond-to-a-rejection-letter/#35b83ec76c7f
• https://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_rejection-into-opportunity.shtml
• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/follow-up-letter-example-rejected-by-company-2060752

Making it to the second round of interviews in your application is a great sign. However, now that the interview is done, it’s not the time to relax and sit back, waiting for the answer. A polite follow-up email is a simple and effective action to take, which may just be the thing to separate you from the rest of the applicants who also made it to their second interviews. 

We’ve taken the guesswork out of how to craft the best email, and have 13 different polite follow-up email samples for you to choose from to suit your specific context. 

Simply use the template that’s most relevant to you, and switch out the details like the ROLE TITLE and COMPANY NAME, and you’ll be good to go!

Follow Up Email After Second Interview (13 Templates!)

1. Polite follow-up email after second interview (Option 1)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I hope you are well.  Thank you again for your time and consideration in my application for the ROLE TITLE role. 

I had a great time at our interview on DATE OF INTERVIEW and have since been even more inspired by the value and mission of COMPANY NAME as a leader in the industry. I’d love nothing more than to join the team and offer my energy and expertise in this role.

I know you’re likely busy in this stage of the hiring process as you consider your choices, so I just wanted to send you this follow up to express again my gratitude and my interest for this position. 

If there is anything more that you need from me as you make your decision, don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Kind regards,

YOUR NAME

2. Polite follow-up email after second interview (Option 2)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to thank you once again for the opportunity to have a second interview with you for the ROLE TITLE position at COMPANY NAME.

I also want to let you know that since this interview, my eagerness to join your company in this capacity has increased due to our conversation and what you shared about the company culture and expectations for this position. 

As I expressed, I really do feel that I not only have the necessary expertise for this role, but also the passion and dedication that you’re looking for. For your reference, I’ve included a copy of my resume to review again at your leisure. 

Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me at this stage to streamline the process of your decision making.

I’d be happy to provide more references or answer any questions you may have so that you feel clear and confident in your decision. 

Thank you again for this opportunity.

Sincerely,

YOUR NAME

3. Polite follow-up email after second interview (Option 3)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I’d like to thank you once more for taking the time to interview me again for the ROLE TITLE position. As I expressed in our interview, I am thrilled at the prospect of working for COMPANY NAME.

The information you gave in the interview about this role’s needs of expertise was extremely valuable for me to have a clear understanding of what you’re looking for, and I do believe that I am the perfect candidate for this role. 

I have since been looking into past projects related to TOPIC YOU SPOKE ABOUT that COMPANY NAME has been involved with, and it has inspired me with the future prospects of what I could create and assist with as being a part of the team at COMPANY NAME.

If you need anything more from me at this stage, I’d be happy to share. 

Good luck with your decision making, and thank you once again.    

Kind regards,

YOUR NAME

4. Conversational follow-up email after second interview (Option 1)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I was really happy to have been asked for this second interview today, and I’m still feeling inspired since our chat.

I just wanted to say once more how excited I am at the chance to join the team at COMPANY NAME and looking forward to hearing your decision. 

Let me know if you need any more info from me and I’ll send it over – references or work samples – I’m happy to oblige.

Otherwise, I’ll await your response!

Thanks again,  

YOUR NAME

5. Conversational follow-up email after second interview (Option 2)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I wanted to send a quick email to let you know how excited our second interview has made me at the prospect of working at COMPANY NAME. 

I really do feel that I would make a great ROLE TITLE and would put my all into this role.

I’m sure you gathered this from my eagerness during the interview, so it goes without saying that I am still very much interested in this role, if not more interested now that I’ve learned more about what you’re looking for and what the job entails. 

Looking forward to hearing your verdict, and if you need anything to make your decision, please let me know.

Regards, 

YOUR NAME

6. Playful follow up email after second interview

Hi FIRST NAME,

I’m still feeling totally inspired after our second interview on DATE OF INTERVIEW. I want you to know how much I appreciate the opportunity to join COMPANY NAME as your new ROLE TITLE, and feel like it really is the perfect fit for my skills and passion. 

I’m sure you could tell how eager I am about the position from our talk, so I’ll be waiting for your decision trying to not check my email every 5 minutes!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks again and have a great day, 

YOUR NAME

7. Short follow up email after second interview (Option 1)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I’m reaching out in this short email to thank you for taking the time to interview me again about the ROLE TITLE position. It was great to learn more about what you’re looking for, and as I already shared, I feel that my skill and passion are the perfect fit for what you need.

For now, if there’s anything more you require in your decision-making process, please reach out.

I look forward to your response.

Best, 

YOUR NAME

8. Short follow up email after second interview (Option 2)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I hope this finds you well. I wanted to send you this quick email to express my gratitude once more at being offered the chance to potentially join COMPANY NAME in this role. I feel that I’d really be a great addition to the team, after hearing more about the role and what you’re looking for in a new ROLE TITLE.

If there’s anything that you require from me in this stage of your hiring process, let me know and I would be happy to provide more references and information as needed.

Thank you, 

YOUR NAME

9. Short follow up email after second interview (Option 3)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I hope you’re well. Thank you again for taking the time to interview me on DATE OF INTERVIEW. I’m grateful for the information you shared and felt inspired by the questions you asked me. 

I really get a sense of how important it is for COMPANY NAME to find a valuable addition to the team, and from what you mentioned, I feel like my skills and my passion as a ROLE TITLE are a great match.

I eagerly await your decision.

Kind regards, 

YOUR NAME

10. Sending more information follow up email after second interview

Hi FIRST NAME,

I hope this email finds you well. I had a great time on DATE OF INTERVIEW during our discussion about the position for ROLE TITLE. 

I felt really inspired by the direction of our conversation, especially when you mentioned TOPIC MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW.

This actually led me to do a little more research in this area, especially in relation to how COMPANY NAME fits into the industry and the potential directions that could be taken.

I’ve attached with this email a summary of what I found in this little piece of research, if you’d like to see. In any case, I just wanted you to know that I am very serious – and passionate – about what COMPANY NANME is doing in the world, and I’d love the chance to part of the team, offering my expertise as a ROLE TITLE.

If you’d like any more information from me to assist you with your decision, let me know. 

Have a great day.

Best,

YOUR NAME

11. Need more information? Follow up email after second interview

Hi FIRST NAME,

I’m writing in regard to our interview on DATE OF INTERVIEW. I’m really grateful for the time and information you offered me about this position at COMPANY NAME.

I learned a lot about your company culture and what you’re looking for in the perfect candidate, and I feel even more confident that I’m a great fit with my experience and my true passion for the industry.

I’m reaching out also to ask whether you require any additional information from me? I can provide more references and in-depth samples of past work for you to review if you need any further information to assist with this stage of decision making.

I’d also be happy to meet again or have a call at any time. I am serious about this role and am eagerly awaiting your decision. 

Thanks again for your consideration, 

YOUR NAME

12. Second follow up email after second interview (Option 1)

Hi FIRST NAME,

I’m writing once more in regard to our interview on DATE OF INTERVIEW. 

I hope you received my follow up email after the interview, and I’m wondering if you are close to a decision for filling this role?

I’m still very much interested in joining COMPANY NAME in this position as your new ROLE TITLE. If you are still making your decision, let me know if there is anything more that you need from me. I’d be happy to have another chat with you, over the phone or in-person, or to send you more references as required.

I’m grateful for this opportunity to have been interviewed for this role, and in any case, I enjoyed our discussion during our interview.

Thank you and I look forward to your response, 

YOUR NAME

13. Second follow up email after the second interview (Option 2)

Hi FIRST NAME,

As it has now been AMOUNT OF TIME since we had our second interview for the ROLE TOTLE position at COMPANY NAME, I’m writing again to check-in to see how your hiring process is going?

I’m still very much interested in being a part of the team, and I believe that I can really offer a lot of value to the role, as I shared in our discussion. 

Are you close to a decision? I’ll await your response regarding this, and also let you know that I’m available to have another meeting if you’d like to connect again. 

Wishing you luck in this stage of your hiring process.

Kind regards,

YOUR NAME

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Or if you were unfortunately rejected from this role, finish strong with some of our rejection email samples. You never know who they might know and a strong thank you can sometimes open a new door.

References

• http://jonathanmilligan.com/4-killer-follow-up-emails-when-youve-heard-nothing-after-the-interview/
• https://www.job-hunt.org/job_interviews/thank-you/sample-second-interview-thank-you-email.shtml
• https://au.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/follow-up-email-examples-after-interview

Receiving a verbal job offer is exciting news! You may think the interview process and your time as a job seeker are over. Don’t fall into this trap!

After all, a verbal offer is not the same as a formalized written offer letter. You need to send a thoughtful follow-up note requesting a written job offer.

A job offer letter from your potential employer will confirm a job title, a start date, salary, working hours, and specific next steps in the hiring process. You may hear from human resources about a benefits package, perks, or scheduling a background check and what else to expect during onboarding. For some roles, there is a formal contract of employment.

It may be appropriate to send an email to both the recruiter and the hiring manager. With this in mind, here are some quality email examples to engage in after a verbal job offer.

Remember you are still actively looking for a new job. Stay engaged in your search, continue to follow up on LinkedIn, and remain committed to your job search until you have a written job offer.

Follow Up Email After Verbal Job Offer (7 Templates!)

1. Formal follow-up email after verbal job offer (Option 1)

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I’m writing to express my gratitude for receiving your verbal job offer for [ROLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. It was a pleasure to meet you and hear more about this role, and I am very eager to begin working with the team at [COMPANY NAME].

I’m also reaching out to enquire about the next steps. Shall I await your written offer? Do you need anything more from me to make a final decision?

If so, don’t hesitate to ask.

Once again, thank you,

Consider sending this follow-up two business days after you received the verbal offer.

2. Formal follow-up email after verbal job offer (Option 2)

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I was very grateful to receive your offer of employment for the role of [ROLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. I’m sure you felt my enthusiasm for the role in our interview, and I’m thrilled to hear that I will be a part of the team at [COMPANY NAME].  

I’m writing now to ask what the next step is to formalize this process.

If you need more information from me, don’t hesitate to contact me via email or phone. Otherwise, I’ll await the next instructions.  

I look forward to receiving your formal offer letter.

Kind Regards,

3. Conversational follow-up email after verbal job offer

Hi [FIRST NAME],

Thank you so much for the job offer! I am very happy at the prospect of joining [COMPANY NAME].

I’m excited to be part of the team and looking forward to seeing how this evolves in the future for my own career and the success of [COMPANY NAME] in my efforts to show up as the best I can possibly be for this role.

Let me know if you need anything more from me now. Otherwise, I await further news from you on how to move forward from here. I am eager to move forward and discuss plans for my first day with the team.

Thanks,

4. Declining position follow-up email after verbal job offer

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I’m writing to inform you that although I very much appreciate your offer for the [ROLE NAME] role that I interviewed for on DATE OF INTERVIEW, I will be politely declining this position at [COMPANY NAME] at this time.  

While the opportunity at [COMPANY NAME] is valuable, no doubt, I will be making a different choice due to personal reasons.  

Once again, I appreciate the opportunity and wish you luck in finding the perfect candidate for this role.

Sincerely,  

5. Creative follow-up email after verbal job offer

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I’m still on a high after our interview and receiving the job offer to join [COMPANY NAME].  

As you would have felt in our interview, I feel inspired to be a part of the team and give my all to the [ROLE TITLE] position.

What is the next step to move forward with finalizing the process now? What is your timeframe for making a final decision?

Let me know, I’ll eagerly await your response!

Thank you,  

6. Second follow-up email after verbal job offer

Hi [FIRST NAME],

As it has now been a few weeks since our interview and your job offer for [ROLE NAME], I am reaching out again to confirm that we are still going ahead with this offer.

I’m still eager to work for [COMPANY NAME], and I’d be happy to come in for another meeting if that would be helpful.

Please let me know if the offer has been withdrawn or if the position has been filled. Otherwise, I’ll await your response before continuing my search for a new role, as my first choice is to join your team at [COMPANY NAME].

Let me know, please.

Sincerely,

7. Final follow-up email after verbal job offer

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I wanted to reach out to once again say thank you for hiring me for the [ROLE TITLE] position at [COMPANY NAME]. I appreciate the time you took in our interview to offer more details and to allow me to express my interest in this role.  

I am wondering if you have had some time to read my previous email and if there were anything you needed from me to move forward with a written contract.

I’m eager to begin as soon as you need. Let me know if there’s anything you require from me – I’m contactable here or via phone.  

Thank you again,

To learn more, check these articles out for more email templates.

References

• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-offer-thank-you-letter-sample-2063974
• https://www.snagajob.com/blog/post/top-seven-follow-up-emails-after-a-job-interview

You’ve put your best social and professional foot forward in that recent networking event. You met potential clients, employers, and partners, and now you’re waiting for the connections to magically be created. 

Guess what? They won’t. Not on their own, that is! If you’re looking to develop strong professional relationships in business, just attending the networking event is not enough. It’s vital to take action immediately and follow up. 

Below are some quality examples of emails you can follow up with, so you’ll feel confident with how to write the best follow up email after networking event.

Follow Up Email After Networking Event (7 Examples!)

1. Standard follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I’m reaching out to express that I appreciated our conversation at [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. 

I really enjoyed our chat about [SOMETHING YOU DISCUSSED] and would love to dive further into these topics with you, if you feel inspired also. 

Let me know if you’d like to meet up again for coffee to continue our conversation. 

I look forward to hearing from you soon, have a great day.

Thank you, 

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

2. Potential employer follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I enjoyed meeting you at [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. I’m still feeling inspired about our discussion and would love to talk more about the potential roles you may have available for me to join [COMPANY NAME].

I’m sure you felt my enthusiasm for what your company is doing, and I feel very aligned with the mission of [COMPANY’S MISSION/VALUES]. 

Would you have space to set up an interview in the coming days to discuss the possibilities of joining your company? I understand you are hiring for [ROLE NAME] currently, and I’m eager to apply.

Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me as you consider my potential application. 

Thank you for your consideration, 

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

3. Potential client follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I was happy to meet you at [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. How was the rest of your experience?

I’d love to hear about now of your biggest takeaways from the event.

When we spoke, I felt your inspiration for [TOPIC YOU SPOKE ABOUT] and it was refreshing to feel our common threads of values and our mission in the world.

I feel as if my work with [COMPANY NAME] can really add value to what you’re looking to achieve, and I’d love to set up a time to discuss this further with you and hear about your future goals and vision.

Let me know if you’d like to chat more, and we can set up a time to meet, or potentially have a call.

Thank you, 

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

4. Potential partner follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

Great to connect with you at [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. 

I felt your inspiration and passion for [TOPIC OF INTEREST] when we spoke, and I feel as if we have similar values and visions for the world!

It was interesting to hear your take on [SOMETHING THEY SHARED] and I’m eager to hear more.

From what we spoke about, I think there are some potential areas for us to create together and would love to discuss the possibilities with you.

How do you feel about meeting up for a coffee sometime?

I look forward to hearing from you soon, 

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

5. Potential employee follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

I wanted to personally reach out to you in regard to our conversation at [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. 

I could feel your enthusiasm for what you do, and I am interested to discuss the possibility of you working [YOUR COMAPNY], as I feel that there is potential here in your alignment with our mission and values, from what I gathered from our conversation. 

I’d like to invite you to chat further about this, with a phone or in-person interview, if you’re interested.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

With regards, 

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

6. Brand collaboration follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

It was nice to meet you at [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. I loved speaking with you about [TOPICS YOU SPOKE ABOUT] and I feel like we are on the same wavelength with a lot of our ideas and interests. 

I’m inspired by your passion for [THEIR ROLE/COMPANY NAME/BRAND] and would love to hear more about your work.

Especially as I feel like there’s a possibility for us to work in collaboration with having such similar audiences!

I have a few ideas already as to how we might be able to team up, and I’d love to share them with you over a coffee or meeting how this could benefit our clientele and our companies in a creative way.

Let me know if you’d like to hear more, and we can make it happen.

Looking forward to discussing this further,

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

7. Second follow up email after networking event

Hi [FIRST NAME],

This is [YOUR NAME] from [COMPANY NAME], reaching out to you again. 

I sent you an email last week about [EMAIL TOPIC], after we attended the [EVENT NAME] on [DATE OF EVENT]. 

I wanted to reach out to see whether you’ve been considering [POINT OF PREVIOUS EMAIL] and if you’d like to go ahead and make a time to discuss more?

I’m still very much interested to connect deeper, and if you feel aligned, let me know.

In any case, it was great to meet you at [EVENT NAME], and I hope we cross paths again. 

Kind regards, 

[YOUR NAME AND COMPANY]

If you are looking for some more examples, check out my post on 7 polite follow-up email templates!

References

• https://www.ihire.com/careeradvice/pages/how-to-follow-up-after-a-networking-event-email-tips-and-templates
• https://www.caminofinancial.com/how-to-write-a-follow-up-after-a-networking-event/
• https://www.themuse.com/advice/finally-5-email-templates-that-make-following-up-with-anyone-way-less-awkward
• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/follow-up-letter-to-a-contact-met-at-a-networking-event-2063486

You’ve had your interview, and now you’re in the waiting phase of the application process. We know it can be tough to be in this stage, but know that you don’t simply have to wait.

Sending a polite follow up email after an interview is a great way to anchor in your expression of interest for this role, as well as give you something productive to do as you wait on the decision.

Below are 7 valuable samples of the best polite follow up emails after an interview. They’re in a simple template format that you can use straight away, inserting your relevant details.

Polite Follow Up Email After An Interview + 7 Samples!

1. Polite follow up email: Directly after an interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I’m reaching out to express that I appreciate your time and energy in our interview today.

I’m sure you already felt my eagerness for this role, and my excitement as the possibility of working for [COMPANY NAME]. I was particularly inspired by our discussion about [INSERT RELEVANT TOPICS THAT CAME UP IN YOUR INTERVIEW].

Good luck on your process of interviewing moving forward, and please let me know if you’d like to schedule another interview, or if you require additional information or references from me.

Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me as you move forward in your hiring process. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you,

2. Polite follow up email: Directly after an interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I’d like to firstly thank you for taking the time today to discuss the [ROLE NAME] position and explain more about what you’re looking for. I’m left feeling inspired and excited at the prospect of working for [COMPANY NAME] as I feel it is such a perfect fit.

I understand that you may have more interviews to conduct and a deeper process for this phase of hiring, so I will patiently await your decision.

If there’s anything else you’d like for me to send over or any other information you need, please don’t hesitate to contact me, and I’d be happy to oblige.

Have a beautiful day,

3. Polite follow up email: 1 week after an interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I’m reaching out to thank you again for taking the time last week to speak about the [ROLE NAME] position in our interview. I’ve since been inspired by our discussion especially on [TOPICS YOU SPOKE ABOUT], and have been researching and looking deeper into these areas for my interest.

This is making me even more interested in working for [COMPANY NAME], as I feel aligned with the values and culture that you expressed, and I feel that my expertise and passion would add value in my position as [ROLE NAME].

Please know that I am happy to provide you with any additional information that you may need to help you make your decision. I understand that you’ll potentially still be sorting through applications at this stage, so if there’s anything you need from me to move forward, let me know.

Looking forward to your response.

Thank you,

4. Polite follow up email: 1 week after an interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I am very grateful for your time last week in our interview. Thank you for clearly describing what you were looking for in a ROLE NAME, and painting a vivid picture of the mission and values of [COMPANY NAME].

I’ve been reflecting on some of the topics that we discussed, and I just want to let you know, I’ve since looked deeper into [TOPICS YOU SPOKE ABOUT], which has inspired me further in the possibility of working for [COMPANY NAME].

I get a sense that this could be the perfect fit for both of us, with the company culture and my values and expertise.

I understand that you’ll likely still be in the process of interviewing and shortlisting applications, so I will patiently await your decision.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

5. Polite follow up email: 2 weeks after an interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I’m reaching out as it has now been two weeks since our interview, and I just wanted to share that I am still very much interested in the [ROLE NAME] position we spoke about. I understand you may have a long process of going through applications, and respect your time and energy in our communications so far.

I’d love to know if there’s any additional information you’d like from me that may be valuable at this stage in your decision making. Perhaps additional references or even another interview? Let me know.

Thank you again for your consideration.

Best regards,

6. Polite follow up email: 2 weeks after an interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I hope this finds you well. After our interview two weeks ago, I have been eagerly awaiting news on your decision for [ROLE NAME].

As I’ve been waiting during your process of sorting through applications, I took it upon myself to research more about the topics we discussed. Particularly, [INSERT TOPICS YOU TALKED ABOUT]. This has made me inspired and excited as the prospect of working for a reputable company like [COMPANY NAME].

If there’s any help that I can offer you in this stage of your hiring process, please let me know. I would be happy to provide additional references or to perhaps schedule a phone or in-person interview.

Let me know if you need anything from me. Looking forward to your response.

Thank you,

7. Polite follow up email: 3 weeks after the interview

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I hope this finds you well. I am one of your recent applicants for the [ROLE NAME] position. As it has been three weeks since our interview, I wish to reach out at this stage to see how you are going in your decision making.

Since learning more about [COMPANY NAME] as I’ve been waiting, I’ve felt even more eager to work for such a reputable and outstanding [COMPANY]. I would love this opportunity, and I am wondering if you have news on your decision?

If you’d like to discuss anything with me in this stage of your hiring process in your hiring, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’d be happy to offer you more information, answer any questions, or provide you with additional references.

Once again, thank you for your consideration.

All the best,

Next Steps In Your Job Search

If unfortunately you didn’t end up getting the job, check out our advice and samples for sending a follow-up to end well after a rejection. And maybe even open another door to a new opportunity.

Or if you think you need to up you skills even more, check out our guide to the best free online courses with certificates today!

References

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2016/11/11/the-follow-up-email-that-works-even-better-than-just-checking-in/#511708c27f86
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/follow-up-email-examples-after-interview
• https://www.fastcompany.com/40437743/this-is-how-to-write-a-follow-up-email-thats-not-annoying
• https://blog.mailshake.com/follow-up-email-strategy/

You’ve had the big interview, and now it’s time to sit back and wait. Though this stage of the application requires a little patience, you can still be proactive at this point by sending a follow up email after a reference check. 

This ensures that you stay on the interviewer’s radar and that you can really express your interest in the role. Below are 7 samples you can use as a template for the best follow up email after reference check to maximize your chances of being hired.

Follow Up Email After Reference Check (7 Samples!)

1. Follow up email after reference check: Directly after the interview

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I’m reaching out to thank you for taking the time to speak with me and explain what you’re expecting for this role of [JOB TITLE] further. I hope I demonstrated my aptitude in our discussion, and trust that upon contacting my references, you will learn more about my work ethic and my experience in [JOB INDUSTRY].

Looking forward to hearing your response, and if you need additional references, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Good luck with your process, and hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you,

2. Follow up email after reference check: One week after the interview

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I am very grateful for your time and energy last week in our interview. How you described what you were looking for in this role of [ROLE NAME] sparked my inspiration and interest even further to be working for [COMPANY NAME]. I truly believe we are a great fit and feel that my reference check will support this.

If anything comes up in my references that you’d like to hear more about, please feel free to reach out and I will be happy to talk further with you. I am also able to provide you with additional references if needed.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon and thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

3. Follow up email after reference check: Two weeks after the interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

As it has now been two weeks since we last spoke about my application for [ROLE], I wanted to follow up and reiterate my enthusiasm for this job. I understand you would have many applicants and are still moving through your process of contacting references, so I’m hoping that you have found my reference check satisfactory.

Please let me know if you’d like to discuss anything that came up in the check, or anything further about my candidacy, I’d love to connect again.

Thank you for the consideration and the time you are taking in this process. Looking forward to your response,

All the best,

4. Follow up email after reference check: Two weeks after the interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I’m reaching out to you, as it has now been two weeks since we last spoke about my application for ROLE.

First of all, I am still very much interested to join [COMPANY NAME] and offer my expertise as a [ROLE NAME]. Our interview inspired me as I felt how it seems to be the perfect fit for what we are both looking for. I understand you would have many applicants to process, so I’ll continue to await your response.

Please let me know if you’d like to discuss anything that came up in the reference check, or anything further about my candidacy, I’d love to connect and express my enthusiasm again.

Looking forward to hearing back,

Thank you,

5. Follow up email after reference check: Two weeks after the interview (option 3)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

I hope this finds you well in your process of going through the candidates for the opening for [ROLE NAME]. I wish to express my continued interest in working for [COMPANY NAME], as I felt motivated and inspired by our interview at the possibility of working for such a company, with the values of [INSERT COMPANY VALUES AND MISSION].

I’m reaching out to you, as it has now been two weeks since we last spoke about my application for [ROLE], and I’m wondering if you need any additional information or references from me at this stage.

If so, don’t hesitate to reach out so that we can discuss anything that you’d like to clarify.

Thank you for the consideration and looking forward to your response,

Best regards,

6. Follow up email after reference check: Three weeks after the interview (option 1)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

It’s been some time since we have spoken. I would firstly like to express my continued interest in the [ROLE NAME] job that I recently applied for. I understand you may have had many applications and perhaps a longer process in sorting through all appropriate candidates.

To refresh your memory, in our interview we spoke about my experience in [STATE PAST ROLES[ and also [STATE ANY OTHER KEY POINTS FROM YOUR CONVERSATION].

I trust you have been in contact with my references. If you’d like to discuss anything that came up in your check, please feel free to contact me.

I’m looking forward to hearing your response and your decision on this role, as I would very much like to join the [COMPANY NAME] team.

All the best,

7. Follow up email after reference check: Three weeks after the interview (option 2)

Hi [INTERVIEWER’S NAME],

As it has now been three weeks since our interview for the role [ROLE NAME], I’m reaching out to check in to see the progress of your hiring process. If there is anything I can do to provide you with more information, whether that is answering questions or proving additional references, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I just want to express that after our interview, I felt motivated and inspired by the prospect of working for such a reputable company. I feel that [COMPANY NAME] is very much in line with my values in terms of the company culture and the quality of work that I aspire to give.

If you’d like to discuss anything that came up in your reference check, please feel free to contact me.

I’m looking forward to hearing your response and your decision on this role, thank you for your consideration.

Thank you,

To learn more, you can see some of my other posts on how to answer questions in an interview.

References

• https://www.hubspot.com/sales/follow-up-email-after-interview
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2016/11/11/the-follow-up-email-that-works-even-better-than-just-checking-in/#511708c27f86
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/follow-up-email-examples-after-interview
• https://www.best-job-interview.com/after-the-interview.html