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How to Follow Up After an Interview Without Being Annoying
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In this episode of Interview Prep with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the art of the post-interview follow-up. Most candidates either ghost or send a generic 'thank you' email that gets ignored. Lucas shares a specific strategy used by a candidate who landed a role at Boston Consulting Group: a 24-hour rule for sending a thoughtful follow-up that references a key discussion point, includes a relevant article or data point, and reasserts fit without begging. They break down the exact timing, tone, and content that hiring managers actually appreciate. Luna pushes back on the idea that a follow-up can change a hiring decision, and Lucas counters with data from a 2024 survey showing that 32% of recruiters say a standout follow-up can shift a borderline candidate into the yes pile. They also discuss what not to do: the cringe-worthy 'checking in' email, the multiple senders, and the desperate call to the front desk. By the end, listeners will have a repeatable template they can use for any interview.