As the job market gets more competitive, landing an interview can be a huge win for your career. If you’ve already had a phone call with someone about a job, be sure to write them a quick note thanking them for contacting you. This note will help ensure another contact in the future.
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#1 Thank you for the opportunity to interview for [Job Title] at [Company Name]. I am still in consideration and waiting on next steps. I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and let me know that my application was received. Thanks for your help, and please let me know if there is anything else that I can do to support this process further.
#2 I wanted to thank you again for setting up a phone call with [Name], the HR Director at [Company Name]. It was good to finally learn more about the position and company myself, and hope the conversation helped in making up your mind about which applicants will be moving forward in the hiring process. Please keep me in mind if there are any other positions opening up in leadership at [Company Name]. I would love to be a part of that team.
#3 Thank you for letting me know about the opportunity to interview with [Company Name]. The position sounds like a perfect fit and I would love the chance to talk more about it in person. When is a good time for a phone call?
#4 Thank you for reaching out to see if I was open to discussing opportunities at [Company Name]! I appreciate your time and consideration, and am now even more interested in this company after learning more about them during our chat. If there are any other open positions or future opportunities available, please let me know as soon as possible so we can continue talking.
#5 Thanks for notifying me that [Company Name] is hiring for a [Job Title] position. I am very interested in this role and would love to be considered further along in the hiring process. Please let me know what next steps will be, or pass along my contact information if you think any of your colleagues might have more insight on that front.
#6 I am so happy to hear that you reached out about [Job Title] at [Company Name]. This is an amazing company with some incredible projects underway right now, and I would love the chance to learn more about joining them as they continue their success. When is a good day for us to talk? Thank you again for thinking of me.
#7 I am really grateful that you thought of me for the job at [Company Name]. I have been trying to learn more about your company, which is why I applied. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me and giving me a chance to explain what my experience is and where I see myself going in the future. Please let me know if there are other things I can provide as we begin this process.
#8 Thank you again for thinking of me when considering candidates for a position with [Company Name]. It means a lot that you reached out to explore whether or not I was interested in interviewing. Unfortunately, at this time, an interview does not fit into my schedule. If something changes and an interview becomes available, please let me know. Thank you again for understanding.
#9 Thanks so much for the update on the hiring process at [Company Name]. I appreciate that you took the time to inform me about what is happening. If there are other steps in the process or items that I can provide, please let me know – I am always happy to assist. Thank you again!
#10 I wanted to reiterate my deep gratitude and appreciation for being considered as a candidate for a position with [Company Name]. From what I have seen, your company has an excellent reputation within the industry and offers a great opportunity for employees. Can we schedule a quick time to discuss next steps? What would be a good day and time to connect over the phone?
#11 I would love to have an opportunity to speak with you more about this job role at [Company Name]. I am free on [Date] between [Time] and [Time]. Please let me know which time is best for you, or if that day does not work, some other days that might be better suited. Thank you so much for reaching out!
#12 Thank you so much for the courtesy follow up email regarding the position with your company. It sounds like it would be a great position and a wonderful company to work for. However, at the moment, I am content in my current role. I appreciate hearing about new opportunities though, as it helps me stay sharp and current on industry trends.
#13 Thank you for thinking of me when considering possible candidates for the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. After careful consideration, I regretfully must decline moving forward given other career opportunities that may become available to me in the coming weeks and months. I appreciate your time, consideration, and effort.
#14 I am interested in learning more about the opportunity with [Company Name]. Can you tell me a bit more detail about the position? When would be an appropriate time to schedule a phone call to discuss it further?
#15 Thank you for reaching out to me regarding the [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. It sounds like an exciting opportunity, however I must decline given other career opportunities that may come up by May 1st. If this should change or if any other positions open up please feel free to reach out again. Thank you for considering my application.
#16 Thank you for reaching out to me about the [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. I am very interested in moving onto the next step in the process. Please let me know if there are any upcoming dates that work well with your schedule for an interview over the phone or Skype. If not, I can meet you on campus this week between [Date] and [Date]. Thank you again for all of your assistance thus far.
#17 I appreciate how proactive you have been throughout the hiring process with [Company Name]. Due to my current work schedule, I will be available for phone interviews on [Date] and/or [Date], however would prefer a face-to-face interview if possible. Also, please let me know if you have other potential candidates to recommend for the role that I should be aware of. Thank you again for your help!
#18 Thank you very much for reaching out about the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. I appreciate you sharing this opportunity with me and allowing me to learn more about it. Please let me know if there are any dates in August or September that work well with your schedule for an interview over Skype, as my schedule is rather flexible during those months. If not, feel free to contact me throughout the year any time before April 2019.
#19 Thank you so much for expressing interest in my background and qualifications for the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. This is a great fit given what I have accomplished to date, and I am ecstatic about the opportunity to join such a dynamic team. Please let me know if there are any upcoming dates that work well with your schedule for an interview over the phone or Skype as my schedule is flexible. Thank you again for reaching out!
#20 I wanted to express my gratitude for taking the time to discuss this opportunity with me over the phone and/or email. It was so nice of you to put in this effort and I truly appreciate it. Additionally, I thought it was incredibly kind and candid of you sharing additional information about what makes [Company Name] special aside from this open role. Thank you again very much!
#21 I greatly appreciate all of your efforts throughout the hiring process thus far on behalf of [Organization Name], especially taking the time to meet with me on campus. Although I am interested in the opportunity, I do not think this is the right fit for me at this point in my career. Thank you very much for thinking of me and giving me the chance to learn more about [Organization Name]. If any other positions open up that are a better fit, please let me know!
#22 I am sorry that it has been over a month since we last spoke regarding the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. The role seems like a great match based on what I have accomplished to date, but unfortunately due to personal reasons I will have to decline moving forward. Please accept my apologies for not being able to continue working through your process.
#23 I am writing to follow up on our conversation regarding the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. After careful consideration, I have decided that this opportunity does not align with my current career goals. Although I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into reaching out to me about your open role, I am going to have to respectfully decline at this time. Thank you again for all of your help and thoughtfulness!
#24 Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me yesterday about the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. This is a very strong match given what I have accomplished so far in my career, and after discussion it seems like we are both interested in moving forward. Please let me know if there are any upcoming dates that work well with your schedule for an interview over the phone or Skype as my schedule is fairly flexible. Thank you again for reaching out!
#25 I wanted to express my gratitude for taking the time to discuss this opportunity with me over the phone and/or email. It was so nice of you to put in this effort and I truly appreciate it. Additionally, I thought it was incredibly kind and candid of you sharing additional information about what makes [Company Name] special aside from this open role. Thank you again very much!
#26 I am greatly interested in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. Thank you for getting in touch with me. I will be free to meet on [Date] at 10AM, or any other time on that day if needed. Please let me know what date is most convenient for you.
#27 Thanks so much for your interest in my work and qualifications! I would very much enjoy learning more about the opportunity to work with [Company Name]. When are you available next to discuss this? I am free on Wednesday, August 21st from 11AM to 12PM. Alternatively, Thursday, August 22nd from 2PM-3PM works as well. Best way to reach me is via email or phone at xxx-xxx-xxxx.
#28 I appreciate you getting in touch to share the details about the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. I am available for a phone call on Thursday, August 22nd at 10AM to discuss further. Please let me know if that works best for you. Looking forward to having someone reach out. Thanks!
#29 Thank you very much for your time and interest in sharing this opportunity with me. I appreciated hearing about it and would be interested myself in learning more about this role–especially with so many years of experience under my belt. When are you next available to have a follow up discussion? Thank you again for thinking of me, I hope we will have a chance to speak soon!
#30 Thank you again for your quick response about the job posting at [Company Name]. I would like to schedule a time to speak with you further about the position. I am free on [Date] and/or [Date], which are good times for me. If those dates do not work, please let me know some alternative days or times that work well with your schedule.
#31 I wanted to express my gratitude for thinking of me regarding the role of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. I’m very excited by this opportunity and am eager to learn more about it in greater detail. Would you be available for a call on Monday, March 31st or Tuesday April 1st?
#32 I would like to thank you again for taking the time to reach out about potential opportunities at [Company Name]. There are so many great reasons why this company stands head and shoulders above their competitors – I believe it really does have a special place within the industry. Please don’t hesitate to keep my profile up-to date or pass along my contact information if another opportunity opens that could be a fit.
#33 Thank you again for thinking of me for this opportunity at [Company Name]. There are so many great reasons why this company stands head and shoulders above their competitors – I believe it really does have a special place within the industry. Please don’t hesitate to keep my profile up-to date or pass along my contact information if another opportunity opens that could be a fit.
#34 I appreciate being contacted about opportunities with [Company Name]! While the position is not quite right for me, I will keep your email on file in case an appropriate role becomes available. Thank you so much for thinking of me!
#35 I wanted to say thank you again for reaching out about the opportunity at [Job Title]. This job posting seems like it would really be a great fit for someone like me, and I was sorry to hear that the position has been filled. On [Date], [NAME] reached out to me about an opportunity at [Company Name]. I wanted to thank you again for your recommendation.
#36 Thank you so much for thinking of me and passing along my resume! Please let me know if another position opens up that might fit my background and skill set better – I will keep you in mind should something open up soon.
#37 I really appreciate your time and thoughtfulness in helping connect me with this opportunity at [Company Name]. While it did not turn out to be the right fit, please feel free to contact me in the future should other opportunities become available.
#38 Thank you so much for reaching out regarding open roles at [Company Name]. I decided that now is just not a good time for me to be searching for work, but I appreciate you following up with me all the same. Please consider me when new opportunities open up though – they’ll be hard pressed to find someone who is more passionate about [Company Name]
#39 I am thankful that you reached out to me regarding open positions at [Company Name]. This job posting aligns closely with my goals for 2018. While I do not have an immediate opening in my fleet, I will keep your contact information on file should the need arise. Thank you for thinking of me!
#40 Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the [Job Title] position. I am honored that you reached out to me and want to continue this conversation. Please let me know if this is a good time for us to connect or if there are better days and times for an interview.
#41 I appreciate you getting in touch with me about the [Job Title] role at [Company Name]. That sounds like a very exciting career opportunity, but unfortunately, I have decided to stay focused on my current role so that I can dedicate 100% of my attention toward it.
#42 Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch regarding open positions at [Company Name]. The jobs site was not quite accurate when listing available roles, but I did use the information you provided to filter my search. I am going to keep my eye on roles with [Company Name] and will be in touch if anything becomes available that may interest me.
#43 Thank you so much for reaching out to me about the open position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. I am definitely interested in exploring this opportunity further, but there are a few things I would like to go over before moving forward. If it works with your schedule, could we connect next week?
#44 Please know that it takes a lot for me to reach out personally about a position, as my time is very limited. Please let me know what they told you when you followed up and how they’re progressing with their interviews. Thank you again for sharing this with me.
#45 Thanks for letting me know about the job posting at [Company Name] for a [Job Title]. I am honored that you thought of me when you spotted the position on your end. I really appreciate knowing about these opportunities ahead of time, as it helps me plan out my search more effectively.
#46 I wanted to thank you again for thinking of me when the job posted up at [Company Name]. That is an exciting opportunity and one that I hope to hear back on soon! After our phone call last week, I was able to apply right away so hopefully they will get in touch with me very soon. Thanks again!
#47 Thank you so much for reaching out about lead roles available at [Company Name]! Please keep me posted on new listings that sound like they would be a good fit, and please feel free to reach out if you see something come up that I might not see.
#48 I appreciate you taking the time to follow up about the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. Unfortunately, this job does not seem like it fits my current career trajectory. Please keep me in mind for future announcements with [Company Name], as I am always committed to finding new opportunities.
#49 Thank you so much for thinking of me when the [Job Title] role opened up at [Company Name]. It was an honor to hear from you after all this time – it really means a lot! I wasn’t able to apply right away, but will definitely take a look in the next couple of days. Thank you again for reaching out!
#50 It was great catching up with you! I wanted to send a quick thank you for thinking of me when [Company Name] posted the [Job Title] role. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like a good fit at this time, but please keep me in mind if anything else comes up that might be a better fit. Have a great day!
#51 Thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me about your search at [Company Name]. Unfortunately, this position does not sound like something I could make work on my end at this time. Please do think of me for any future openings that match my experience and qualifications though – I would love to know about them ahead of time!
#52 I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to chat with me last week. I am confident that I would be an asset to [Company Name] and was honored to hear about your search. Unfortunately, this does not seem like it’s a good fit at this time, but please do not hesitate to connect with me if anything comes up in the future! Have a great week.