AI Interview Follow-Up Strategy:
What to Do After Interviews

Yes—within 24 hours of each interview. Keep them brief (3-5 sentences): thank them for their time, mention one specific thing you discussed, reiterate your interest. Send to the recruiter after phone screens. After onsites, you can send to individual interviewers if you have their emails, or ask the recruiter to pass along thanks. It's professional courtesy that leaves a positive impression.

Template: 'Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about the [Role] position. I enjoyed learning about [specific topic discussed]. The work on [specific project/team] sounds exciting, and I'm enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute. I look forward to hearing about next steps.' Keep it genuine—reference something real from the conversation. No need for lengthy paragraphs.

Wait until their stated timeline passes, then add 2-3 business days. If they said 'end of week' and it's the following Tuesday with no word, a brief check-in is appropriate: 'I wanted to follow up on my interview last week. Please let me know if there's any additional information I can provide.' One follow-up is professional; daily emails are not.

The recruiter is your main contact—direct most follow-up there. After onsites, individual thank-you notes to interviewers are appropriate but not required. If you need information (timeline, next steps), ask the recruiter. If the recruiter is unresponsive after multiple attempts, reaching out to the hiring manager you interviewed with is acceptable, but frame it as seeking clarity, not going around the recruiter.

Respond graciously: 'Thank you for letting me know and for the opportunity to interview. I appreciated learning about the team and wish you success with the role. If circumstances change or other positions open up, I'd welcome the chance to connect again.' This leaves doors open—companies remember candidates who handle rejection well. Never argue with or criticize the decision.

Minimal—don't overthink it. Thank-you notes: 5-10 minutes each. Follow-up emails: 5 minutes. The mental energy spent worrying about follow-up is better spent preparing for other interviews. Send your notes, wait appropriately, and continue your job search in parallel.

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