How to follow up after applying and after interviews (with templates)
Five steps freshers can use to follow up with recruiters politely, with copy-paste messages for each stage.
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("Talent Acquisition" OR "Recruiter" OR "Campus") InfosysMessage within 48 hours of applying
Keep it under 60 words. Name the role and Job ID, and mention one relevant project. Do not attach files.
Hi [Name], I applied for the [Role] role (Job ID [ID]) today. I have built [one project] using [skill from JD]. Happy to share more if useful. Thank you, [Your name]Send a thank-you within 24 hours of the interview
Reply in the same email thread or write to the recruiter. Mention one thing you discussed so the message feels specific.
Subject: Thank you, [Role] interview Hi [Name], thank you for your time today. I enjoyed discussing [topic]. It made me more interested in the role. Please let me know if you need anything else from me. Regards, [Name]Send a status nudge after 7 to 10 days, then stop
Send one polite nudge, and a second after another week. After that, move on to other applications. Do not use WhatsApp unless the recruiter shared their number.
Hi [Name], just checking on the status of my [Role] application. I'm still very interested and happy to share anything you need. Thank you!
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