What to Do After a Video Interview or Assessment
You’ve now completed your video interview or assessment. Congrats, but the work doesn’t end there!
While the topic of post-interview etiquette has been researched, written about, and lectured on in that mandatory career prep class we all took as freshmen, the recruiting process continues to change due to advances in technology…as does the follow-up experience.
In this section, we’ll wrap up our candidate boot camp by teaching you how to properly and effectively follow up after a video interview or assessment completition.
How to Follow Up After a
Video Interview or Assessment
Whether your interview or assessment took place virtually or in person, the recruiter and/or hiring manager still took time out of their day for the evaluation or to review your assessment results. So, after completing one or both, it’s imperative to follow up and leave a positive lasting impression.
Timing
The most important element of a follow-up message is the appropriate timing. Just as you would for an in-person interview, it is highly recommended to send a thank you email as soon as your virtual interview or assessment is complete.
This is the case whether you completed a one-way video interview, a live video interview, an in-person assessment, or a virtual assessment; collect your notes and follow-up questions, and send them over right away.
For one-way video interviews or virtual assessments, since there is often a hard deadline for completion, it’s generally good to reach out as soon as you have completed it, and then again 48 hours after the deadline. This way, you will leave a fresh and positive impression in the interviewer or reviewer’s mind.
Checklist
Here are several important follow-up checklist items to keep in mind:
- Send a tailored thank you email with information presented before and during the interview process or assessment. The more unique and detailed your message, the better!
- Speed and grammar matters: Get the note drafted and sent as soon as possible, and don’t forget grammar and spelling matters too!
- Don’t be afraid to check in: The general rule of thumb is to give the employer at least 14 business days to review all applicants. After that, feel free to send an additional follow-up to ask where you stand and when you can expect to be notified of the next steps.
- Space it out: If you don’t get connected on Monday, don’t panic and email back every hour or day that follows. Give each follow-up message a few days before reaching out again!
Follow-Up Communication Templates
When it comes to follow-up communication, it’s important to keep things short and sweet, yet ensure your interest is clear. Refer back to the interview or assessment to keep it highly on topic and address any questions you still have.
One-Way Video Interview or Assessment Software
Dear [Contact],
I am reaching out today to follow up on the [one-way video interview or assessment] I completed on [date] for the [job title] position at [company].
Thank you for the opportunity and for taking the time out of your day to review my [interview or assessment].
I want to reiterate my high interest level in the [job title] position at [company]. [Insert specific reason why you’re interested in the role].
I’m confident that I would be a great fit for this role because of [insert a quick pitch that’s relevant to the job description or even the questions asked during the interview].
Thank you again, [contact name].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Live Video Interview
Dear [Contact],
I am reaching out today to follow up on the video interview I had with you on [date] for the [job title] position at [company].
Thank you for the opportunity and for taking the time out of your day to meet with me.
I want to reiterate my high-interest level in the [job title] position at [company]. [Insert specific reason why you’re interested in the role, highlighting a key point from the interview].
I’m confident that I would be a great fit for this role because of [insert a quick pitch that’s relevant to the job description].
Thank you again, [contact name].
Sincerely,
[Your Name]