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B1Job Interview

Master 'Follow Up' After Your Job Interview

Phrasal Verb: follow up |Grammar: Future with Going To

Objective

Students will learn how to use the phrasal verb 'follow up' and the future 'going to' form to talk about post-interview actions.

Article

After a job interview, it is important to follow up with the employer. Following up means contacting them again to show your interest or ask about the next steps. Many candidates are going to send a follow-up email or make a phone call. This action helps to remind the interviewer about you and the interview. You are going to thank the interviewer for their time and ask politely about the decision. Sometimes, companies are going to take a few days or weeks to decide, so you are going to have to wait patiently. If you don’t follow up, the employer might think you are not interested. Good candidates are going to follow up within a few days after the interview. Remember, you are going to be polite and professional when you follow up. This small step can make a big difference in your job search success.

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

To 'follow up' means to make contact again after an initial meeting or communication, especially to check progress or show interest.

Grammar Note

The future with 'going to' is used to talk about planned actions or intentions. For example, 'I am going to follow up after the interview' shows a plan.

Usage Tips

  • Use 'follow up' to talk about contacting someone again after a meeting or event.
  • Use 'going to' to express your intention to do something in the future.
  • Be polite and professional when you follow up after a job interview.

Examples

I am going to follow up with the HR manager next week.

Planned contact after interview

She is going to follow up by sending a thank-you email.

Showing appreciation after interview

We are going to follow up to ask about the interview results.

Checking progress after interview

He is going to follow up because he wants to show interest.

Expressing intention

They are going to follow up soon to schedule a second interview.

Next steps after first interview

Dialogue

Context: A candidate talks with a friend about plans after a job interview.

A:
I had my job interview yesterday.
B:
That's great! Are you going to follow up soon?
A:
Yes, I am going to send a thank-you email tomorrow.
B:
Good idea! Following up shows you are interested.
A:
Exactly. I am also going to ask about the next steps.
B:
I’m sure they will appreciate that.

Vocabulary

Interview
A formal meeting to assess a candidate for a job
Example: She prepared well for the job interview.
Synonym: Meeting
Recruiter
A person who finds and hires candidates for jobs
Example: The recruiter contacted me after the interview.
Synonym: Hiring manager
Candidate
A person who applies for a job or position
Example: There were many candidates for the position.
Synonym: Applicant
Thank-you email
An email sent to express gratitude after an interview
Example: I sent a thank-you email to the interviewer.
Synonym: Appreciation email
Decision
A conclusion or choice made after consideration
Example: The company will give their decision next week.
Synonym: Choice
Professional
Showing skill and good manners in a work context
Example: Always be professional in your emails.
Synonym: Businesslike
Patience
The ability to wait calmly
Example: You need patience while waiting for the results.
Synonym: Tolerance
Polite
Showing good manners and respect
Example: Be polite when you follow up after the interview.
Synonym: Courteous
Schedule
To arrange a time for an event
Example: They are going to schedule a second interview.
Synonym: Arrange
Interest
Showing attention or enthusiasm
Example: Following up shows your interest in the job.
Synonym: Concern

Tips

  • Always send a follow-up message within 2-3 days after your interview.
  • Keep your follow-up polite and professional to make a good impression.
  • Avoid sending multiple follow-ups too quickly; give the employer time to respond.

Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to use the phrasal verb 'follow up' in job interview contexts. You also practised the future form with 'going to' to talk about your plans to contact employers after an interview. Following up politely can improve your chances of success.

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