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JULY 09, 2024 2 MIN READ

Write a great follow-up email with Copilot

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Standing out from the crowd can be key to landing the job you want . One simple yet effective way to leave a lasting impression is by sending a thoughtful follow-up email after your interview. Learn how Copilot can help you draft a follow-up email to remember.

Draft thank you email copy

A thank you email after an interview not only shows your appreciation, but it also reiterates your interest in the position. By sending a custom email, you can also demonstrate that you were engaged and attentive during your discussion. Copilot can help you get started on thank you email copy with prompts like these:

  • Generate a post-interview thank you email that references our discussion of [topic] and tactfully lets them know how much I want the job.

  • Create a message thanking an interviewer for their time and sharing insights into the company culture. Here are a few specifics to include: [specifics}.

  • Draft an email mentioning how our discussion on [subject] has deepened my interest in the role.

Create a subject line

Since it’s the first thing the interviewer sees, choosing the right subject line can be an important part of writing a follow-up email. Copilot can suggest impactful subject lines that are both professional and attention-grabbing. Try the following prompts to generate ideas:

  • Suggest creative subject lines for a post-interview thank you email.

  • Generate a list of subject lines that convey gratitude and enthusiasm after a great interview.

  • Offer thank you email subject line options that reference this memorable moment from the interview: [moment].

Highlight your skills

A follow-up email can do more than just thank the interviewer; it can be an opportunity to reaffirm that you’re the perfect fit for the job. Try these Copilot prompts to generate a thank you email draft that highlights your skills:

  • Draft a thank you email that helps me articulate why my skills and experiences make me a great candidate for [position]. Include these skills and experiences: [skills and experiences].

  • Rewrite this paragraph and include mention of [experience]: [paragraph].

  • Suggest a closing line that reiterates my enthusiasm for the role and the value I can bring to the team.

Learn from stellar examples

Copilot can generate follow-up email examples to help you learn. Ask Copilot to create an example email using prompts like these:

  • Show me an example of an interview follow-up email that combines gratitude, reaffirmed interest, and a memorable discussion point.

  • Generate an interview thank you letter that includes a brief mention of an additional qualification that wasn’t discussed.

  • Show me three example interview follow-up emails, ranging from most traditional to most wildly creative.

Sending a follow-up email after an interview can be more than a courtesy; it can be a strategic move to help you stay on the interviewer’s mind. Try Copilot and the Copilot app today for help making your post-interview emails impactful and memorable.

DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.

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