How to Write an Email to a Successful Candidate After the Interview (Plus Template)
How to Write an Email to a Successful Candidate After the Interview (Plus Template)
This email is a notice to inform candidates that they have successfully completed the first stage of the application process and of the next steps such as another interview or a skills assessment.
These emails are usually sent as soon as you have feedback that the candidate is going to the next stage. This is important because you need to move fast. Your candidates may be applying to other jobs or in the stages of a job offer already.
Knowing how to inform successful interview candidates is simple and straightforward. Start your letter with a thank you. Thank the candidate for taking the time to interview with your company and express that you enjoyed getting to know them. After that, inform them that they are moving to the next stage of the application process.
If you are scheduling another interview, note this and ask for the candidate’s confirmation so you can arrange a schedule. If you require an assessment, explain that this is needed so you can gauge the candidate’s level of competency in some of the tasks that they will be doing frequently.
Here’s a sample letter to inform successful candidates that they will be proceeding to the next stage of the application process:
Subject line: Interview update for the position at .
Dear [candidate name],
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us for the position at . It was a pleasure to know more about you and your skills.
[For applicants proceeding to another interview]
As a next step, we would like to invite you to an interview with our [role of interviewer] where you have the opportunity to talk more about the position and ask any questions you may have about it.
If you are amenable, please respond to this email so I can schedule your interview.
[For applicants who are required to take a skills test]
As a next step, we would like to know more about your skills that are relevant to the job with an assessment. This not only gives us an idea of how you think and work, but it also gives you the chance to understand what you’ll be doing on a regular basis.
If you are amenable, please respond to this email so I can send the instructions for the assessment.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to hearing back from you!
Regards,
<Your name>
Knowing when and how to inform successful interview candidates of their status in the hiring process is critical to making sure that candidates will feel strongly about working for your company. Taking the time to inform them of the next steps is a good sign for candidates and can make them strongly consider accepting the job offer should they be hired. Send them a welcome email after they’ve complied with your requirements and prepare for their orientation program.