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Follow-up on Marketing Position Interview

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3 sample answersGeneral

The prompt

As it appears in practice

You had a job interview last week for a marketing position at a tech company. The interviewer said they would contact you within five business days, but you have not heard back. You want to follow up professionally while expressing your continued interest.

What the response has to do

  • Thank them for the interview opportunity
  • Reiterate your interest in the position
  • Politely inquire about the hiring timeline
  • Offer to provide additional information if needed

Sample answers, by band

3 published

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Middle response

Band 4.53.5/5 rubric
To
hr@techcompany.com
Subject
Follow-up on Marketing Position Interview
To whom it may concern, I am writing to thank for the great interview opportunity of working at this prominent company. Furthemore, I would like to reiterate my interest for the marketing position because I am sure that I will make a difference in your team, considering all my knowledge background. I would like to respectfully ask about the next step of the hiring timeline, since I had the job interview last week. In addition, I am completely avaliable to provide any further information if you need. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, [name withheld].

What worked

  • Expresses gratitude
  • Reiterates interest
  • Offers further information

What cost points

  • Lacks specificity
  • Awkward sentence structure
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Middle response

Band 4.53.5/5 rubric
To
hr@techcompany.com
Subject
Follow-up on Marketing Position Interview
Dear HR team, Hope you are doing well. I am writing to show my gratitude for choosing my name for the interview process at the marketing position at the tech company. I felt honoured to be considered for that role opportunity. The interview process went smoothly and i am still waiting for any responce from your team regarding my interview. I would like to know when should i be expecting a responce from your team. Work with your professional and highly efficient team would be a dream come true. I would kindly like to know the timeline for the hiring process as i want to be ready for the position. Please let me know if any kind of information is needed from my side. Thank you for your time and consideration. I will wait for a positive and prompt response. Sincerely, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Expresses gratitude
  • Shows enthusiasm
  • Offers additional information

What cost points

  • Spelling errors
  • Lack of specificity in inquiry
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Middle response

Band 4.53.5/5 rubric
To
hr@techcompany.com
Subject
Follow-up on Marketing Position Interview
Dear HR team, My name is [name withheld] and I'm writing this email to inquire about my interview at the marketing position in your company. First of all, I would like to thank you for receving me to your office and giving me the opportunity to become a part of your company. I would kindly like to inform you that I am still interested in the position. According to the timeline I was provided by your office, I was supposed to be contacted in five business days. However, it has been eight working days since than. If possible, I would like to be updated on my application status. Any information you would be able to give me will be appreciated. If needed, I can provide additional information. Best regards, [name withheld]

What worked

  • Expresses gratitude
  • Reiterates interest
  • Offers additional information

What cost points

  • Awkward phrasing
  • Spelling error
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