You've just completed a Online mock interview and received some valuable feedback from your interviewer. Congratulations! But don't think that your work is done. The way you follow up after a mock interview can make a big difference in your chances of landing a real job offer.
In this blog post, we'll share some tips on how to craft a professional and effective follow-up email, how to use the feedback you received to improve your skills and how to maintain a positive relationship with your interviewer.
Why follow up after a mock interview?
A mock interview is not only a practice session for a real interview, but also an opportunity to network with someone who works in your desired field or company. By following up, you can:
- Show your appreciation for their time and expertise
- Demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the role and the organization
- Highlight your strengths and address any weaknesses or concerns
- Remind them of your qualifications and fit for the position
- Ask for referrals or recommendations to other contacts or opportunities
How to write a follow-up email after a mock interview?
A follow-up email is a brief and courteous message that you send to your interviewer within 24 hours of the mock interview. Here are some guidelines on how to write one:
- Use a clear and professional subject line, such as "Thank you for the mock interview" or "Following up on our conversation"
- Address the interviewer by their name and title and use a formal salutation, such as "Dear Mr./Ms." or "Hello"
- Express your gratitude for their time and feedback, and mention something specific that you learned or enjoyed from the mock interview
- Reiterate your interest and enthusiasm for the role and the organization, and highlight one or two key points that showcase your qualifications and fit
- Address any weaknesses or concerns that were raised during the mock interview and explain how you plan to improve or overcome them
- Include a call to action, such as asking for their opinion on your resume, requesting another mock interview or inquiring about the next steps in the hiring process
- Close with a polite sign-off, such as "Sincerely" or "Best regards" and include your full name and contact information
Here's an example of a follow-up email after a mock interview:
Subject: Thank you for the mock interview
Dear Ms. Lee,
Thank you very much for taking the time to conduct a mock interview with me yesterday. I really appreciated your insightful feedback and advice on how to prepare for the real interview.
I learned a lot from our conversation, especially about the challenges and opportunities of working as a marketing manager at ABC Inc. I was impressed by your passion and expertise in this field and I'm eager to join your team and contribute to your goals.
As you suggested, I have revised my resume to highlight my relevant skills and achievements and I have attached it to this email for your reference. I have also practiced some more behavioral questions based on the STAR method and I feel more confident in my ability to provide specific examples of my accomplishments.
I would love to hear your thoughts on my resume and I would appreciate any further feedback or tips that you can offer. Please let me know if you are available for another mock interview next week or if you can refer me to any other contacts or opportunities in your network.
Thank you again for your valuable time and guidance. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Nishant B Kumar
+91 9867009693
cba.nishant@gmail.com
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