Free tool
Follow-up email after applying, without sounding desperate.
Pick the moment, fill in four fields, copy. Short and specific beats long and eager.
Send: 5–7 working days after you applied
Subject: Following up: [role] application Hi there, I applied for the [role] role at [company] last week and wanted to say I’m still very interested. If it’s useful, I’m happy to share more detail or answer any questions. Thanks for your time, [Your name]
How it works
Choose the moment you are writing at: after applying, after an interview, or after a silence. Add the role, the company, the person’s first name and, if you like, one specific thing to mention. The email updates as you type, with a subject line, and you copy it in one click.
Each moment comes with a suggested timing. Nothing is sent from this page, and nothing you type is saved.
When to send each one
- After applying: 5 to 7 working days after you applied, if you have not heard back.
- After an interview: within 24 hours, while the conversation is fresh.
- After a silence: about a week after the date they said they would reply.
These are sensible defaults, not rules. If the posting or the recruiter gave a timeline, follow theirs.
What makes a follow-up work
- Send it to a person. A recruiter or hiring manager’s name gets read; a generic jobs inbox rarely does.
- Keep it under 100 words. The goal is a reply, not a second cover letter.
- Add one specific thing: a result you would bring, or something you discussed in the interview.
- End with an easy next step, such as offering to share more detail.
The templates are a starting point. Change the wording so it sounds like you, and check names and spelling before you send.
What it cannot do
It cannot find the right person to email or tell you whether a role is still open. If you do not have a name, check the posting, the company’s LinkedIn page or your application confirmation email for the recruiter.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I wait to follow up after applying?
About 5 to 7 working days. If the posting gives a closing date, wait until a few days after it.
What subject line should I use?
Keep it plain and searchable, with the role in it, for example “Following up: Data Analyst application”. Recruiters search their inbox by role.
How many times should I follow up?
Once after applying, and once more at most if there is still no reply a week or two later. After that, put your energy into other applications.
Should I follow up by email or on LinkedIn?
Email is best if you have an address. A short LinkedIn message to the recruiter works when you do not, as long as it is just as brief.
Is a thank-you email after an interview still expected?
It is not required everywhere, but a short, specific note within 24 hours is a low-effort way to be remembered and to add anything you forgot to say.
Before the next application: check your resume against the job description.