You have just finished up an internal interview, and now comes the post-interview process which can only build intrigue or damage it at will. We have created a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the follow-up process in order to leave that good lasting taste.
There are several reasons for a thoughtful follow-up after an internal interview:
Shows More Interest : It also proves that you qualify yourself as truly being interested in this position and with the company.
Pros Highlight: Professionalism, it speaks of your dedication and appreciation for the hiring process.
Clears Misunderstandings — It allows you to clear any misunderstandings or misconceptions during the course of interview.
Prompt Acknowledgment: within 24 hours after the interview, write a short e-mail thanking them for interviewing you. This displays immediacy and gratefulness.
Follow-Up Email: If you haven’t gotten an email back when the interviewer said it will be sent out or if a week has gone by, it is alright to politely follow up via another email.
Follow up email template crafted for perfection
A follow-up note should be short, concise, professional, and directly tied to the conversation you had in your interview. Below is an outline you can use:
Subject Line : Use straightforward language like, “Thank You for the Interview,” or more specific items relating to why you are writing.
Reiterate Interest -Share your excitement for the role and organization. Point to certain things about the job or company that excite you.
Recap the Bullet PointsKeep it short and just summarize what you have already pointed out before. Leave some space to address a few key points or concerns cited during the interview that you think are imperative.
Elaborate: If there were any topics you did not cover all the way, or a question that u think could have been answered better take this moment to give extra information.
Bottom Line: Convey your willingness to send additional details, and wait for a reply Express again your interest and thank them.
Signature: End with a professional signoff and provide your name, title (if there is one), physical address if not on resume, phone number and email.
Handling delays
Reflect on the interview: Go through your notes and make sure you’re prepared to answer any follow-up questions or provide clarity around anything previously covered during the conversation.
Stay Connected: Keep your professional network strong and remain actively involved in your current position and team.
Proper internal interview follow-up is one of the most important components in a good hiring process. Unfortunately, once the call is missed many candidates find it difficult to make up for being unreachable and never have an opportunity to recover from their communication mishap — you now can turn things around with well timed follow-ups (if done professionally), a decent email body etc.