Post Interview Follow Up

Post-Interview Follow Up

Once your interview is over, thank the Interviewer/s for their time, smile and ensure a good, firm handshake. If possible, ask for a business card so that you can send the Interviewer/s a follow-up ‘thank-you’ email. Following up with an email demonstrates your professionalism, initiative and in some cases, it can be the gesture that gets you over the line. Such emails should be sent sooner rather than later, as the employer may want to make a quick hiring decision.

In addition to thanking the Interviewer for their time, your email should reinforce the fact that you want the job, outline your suitability for the position and indicate how you will make significant contributions if hired. Keep your email short and to the point and proofread it several times before sending. Proofreading an email is just as important as proofreading any other form of correspondence. Also, keep a copy of each message you’ve sent. If there was more than one Interviewer, send a thank-you email to each person and try to write something different in each email.

Below you are provided with a sample of a follow-up ‘thank-you’ email. 

Dear Jane,

Thank you so much for taking the time to interview me this afternoon for the Dump Truck Operator Position with 123 Group. I am very excited about this position, as I believe it would allow me to further develop my experience and skills as a Dump Truck Operator, as well as give me the opportunity to work in a new and challenging environment. In return, I will be dedicated to supporting 123 Group in achieving their business goals and objectives.

As outlined during my interview, I am proficient at operating CAT 777, 785 and 789 Dump Trucks and CAT 773 Watercarts, as well as conducting daily site assessments, Take 5’s and pre-start safety checks. I am proficient and confident at hauling rock, gravel, dry and wet material in all conditions and do so in an accurate, safe and timely manner. Furthermore, I possess an impeccable safety record and am committed to fostering a positive and safe team culture.

I believe a position with 123 Group will allow me to take the next step in my career and I am very impressed by 123 Group’s commitment to quality and safety. Thank you once again for the opportunity to be considered for the Dump Truck Operator position and I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.

Yours Sincerely,

John Citizen

0411 111 111

If more than a week has passed from the date you were told a decision would be made, politely call or email the Interviewer about the status of your application. Enquiring about the position will demonstrate that you are still interested in the position and may prompt the Interviewer to speed up their selection process.

Congratulations on making it through the interview process! Don’t be hard on yourself if you don’t get the job. Sometimes another candidate simply fits the job role or company culture more than you do. Request feedback from each interview, learn from your experiences and the perfect role will be just around the corner.