Follow up emails
Informational interviews
Thank you emails
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You had a great informational interview and are feeling positive about the professional opportunities it may open up. Nice work!
What’s next? Following up with a thank you message to the person you met with.
Sending a short thank you after your informational interview shows your appreciation for their time. Most importantly, it lets them know you’re taking action on their advice.
Key advice to keep in mind
We’ve put together an email sample for you to send after your informational interview - make it your own with these tips:
- Thank them early - Begin the email by thanking the person for meeting with you.
- Show them you listened - Be specific about what you learned from the conversation. This really helps your email stand out.
Example: “It was so helpful to get your insights on (insert industry insights)” - Confirm you’re taking action - Did they give you guidance on steps to take? Let them know you’re taking action.
Example: “Thanks for your recommendation to join the Berkley Alumni group on LinkedIn. I’ve connected with them.” - Offer your help - Finish up by extending your offer to help. How can you provide value to the person who took time out of their schedule to meet with you?
Send the thank you note within 24 hours of your informational interview. It’s a simple gesture that will help strengthen your professional connections!
The Thank You Email You Need To Send After An Informational Interview (Template Included!)
Subject: Thanks for earlier
Hi Rafael,
Thank you again for meeting with me earlier - our conversation gave me a ton of clarity on where my skills are best suited and the next step in my career.
I'll reach out to Roger as you recommended and will keep you in the loop. Please do let me know if there's anything I can do to return the favor!
Cheers,
Rohan
Insight
When you get the opportunity to meet someone you've reached out to, it's important that you send them a quick thank you to let them know that the session was not only valuable, but that you are actually taking action on their advice.
It's good to send a note like this within 24 hours of the meeting.
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Formal thank you email after informational interview
Subject: Thanks again for earlier
Dear Mr. McCarthy,
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with me. I really appreciated your advice on how to approach getting a summer placement at the Neuroscience Research Centre.
At your suggestion, I emailed Professor Mathilde Boucher, who works in the Resume Worded AI team, and I will meet with her next week.
I hope that you have a lovely vacation in India - it sounds wonderful! I look forward to speaking with you when you return. Thanks again for your help - I will keep you posted on how things go.
Sincerely,
Annabel Martins
Insight
This is a more formal template that can be used after meeting individuals from a more formal background (e.g. professors, lawyers).
When you get the opportunity to meet someone you've reached out to, it's important that you send them a quick thank you to let them know that the session was not only valuable, but that you are actually taking action on their advice.
Found this template useful? Bookmark it and you'll never get stuck on an email again. Also, please share it with your network! It helps us keep these templates free.
Thank you note after informational interview
Subject: Thanks for earlier, Mischa!
Hi Mischa,
It was such a pleasure to meet with you today! Thank you for taking the time to answer my (many) questions and talk about what it's like to work in Product Management and at Resume Worded - it seems like an amazing place to work.
I promise that I am going to take your advice and I will follow up with you to let you know how the rest of my search goes! I look forward to staying in touch.
Thanks again,
Rohan
Insight
When you get the opportunity to meet someone you've reached out to, it's important that you send them a quick thank you to let them know that the session was not only valuable, but that you are actually taking action on their advice.
It's good to send a note like this within 24 hours of the meeting.
Found this template useful? Bookmark it and you'll never get stuck on an email again. Also, please share it with your network! It helps us keep these templates free.
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