Thank-you email after a job interview: example
A short thank-you email after an interview is not required, but it stands out. It shows you really want the job and gives you the chance to strengthen one more point.
When do you use this model?
Send this email the same day or the day after the interview, to the person who led it or to the recruiter who arranged it.
The model
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Subject: thank you for the interview for [job title] Hi [first name], Thank you for the interview on [day] about the position of [job title]. I was particularly drawn to [concrete topic from the interview, for example the expansion of the production line]. The conversation confirms my interest. With my experience in [relevant experience] I believe I can quickly contribute to [challenge that came up]. I look forward to the next step. If you need any further information from me, just let me know. Kind regards, [First name and surname] [Phone number]
Tips
- Refer to something concrete from the interview, so the email does not read like a standard text.
- If you forgot to mention something important in the interview, this is the place to add it in one sentence.
Frequently asked questions
Is a thank-you email still customary?
Not everyone sends one, and that is exactly why it stands out. Keep it short: four or five sentences are enough.
Do I also send it after an interview arranged by a recruiter?
Yes, but send it to the recruiter, who passes it on and immediately knows how the interview went for you.
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This is a model, not legal advice. Adapt it to your own situation; your contract, your collective agreement and your payroll provider, union or lawyer remain decisive.