Follow-Up Email After Interview After 1 Week
One week is often the right moment to send a status-check if you have not heard back. It is late enough to feel reasonable, but early enough to keep the conversation warm.
Good for
No stated timeline, or a timeline that has already passed.
Tone
Polite, interested, and calm. Not apologetic and not demanding.
Length
About 4 to 6 sentences. Shorter is usually better.
One-Week Follow-Up Template
Dear [Interviewer Name],
I hope you are doing well. I wanted to follow up regarding the [Role] position and thank you again for speaking with me last week about [specific topic]. I remain very interested in the opportunity and enjoyed learning more about the team.
I wanted to check whether there are any updates on the process when you have a moment.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
I hope you are doing well. I wanted to follow up regarding the [Role] position and thank you again for speaking with me last week about [specific topic]. I remain very interested in the opportunity and enjoyed learning more about the team.
I wanted to check whether there are any updates on the process when you have a moment.
Best regards,
[Your Name]