Write a polite follow-up after applying, after an interview, after a rejection, or when waiting for a decision, by email, LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
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About the Follow-up Message Generator
A short, well-timed follow-up keeps your application visible without seeming pushy. This tool writes the message for your stage and channel and tells you when to send it.
When to use the Follow-up Message Generator?
At every stage where you are waiting for a reply: a week to ten days after applying, after an interview, when an employer goes quiet, after a rejection to keep the door open, and when asking about an offer. A polite message at the right time brings your application back to the top.
How to use the Follow-up Message Generator?
- Choose the stage and the channel.
- Enter the job title, the employer and, if you know it, the contact's name.
- Add the date you applied or interviewed to get a suggested send date.
- Press “Write the message” and send it at the suggested time.
How to read the result
You get a message that fits the stage and the channel you chose, with a suggested time to send it below. Add the date and the contact's name if you know it so the message is specific, not generic.
Tips for a better result
- Mention the job title and the date you applied or interviewed at the start so the reader remembers your application without searching.
- Keep it to three to five lines with one clear request: a status update or a date.
- Follow the suggested timing; following up too early looks like pressure and too late loses its effect.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Following up every day, or more than twice without a reply; after that, move on to other opportunities.
- Writing in a tone of blame or impatience.
- Sending a follow-up before the reply date the employer gave in the posting has passed.
Note: The suggested timings are general rules; if the employer gave a date for replying, respect it.
Frequently asked questions
How many times should I follow up?
Usually twice at most: once after the expected response time, and once a week later. After that, focus on other opportunities.
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