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Interview Confirmation Email

Includes a free template and frequently asked questions about an interview confirmation email.
By Toni Ross, Updated Dec 23, 2020
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An interview confirmation email is sent to a potential employee to remind them about an upcoming interview and to confirm their attendance. The email typically contains the proposed date and time of the interview, the estimated duration, and where the interview will be taking place.

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Interview Confirmation Email Template:

Download a free interview confirmation email template in Word format.

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Interview Confirmation Email Sample:

Email subject line: Interview with [Company name] for the [Job title] position

Dear [Candidate Name],

On behalf of [Company name], I would like to confirm your interview for the [Job title] position. Below are the details of the interview:

When: [Date and time e.g. Monday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m.] The estimated duration of the interview is [XX] minutes.

Where: [Full address – Optional: include a link of the specific location on a map and/or directions].

Who: [Name(s) and Job title(s) of interviewer(s)]

Please bring along your resume and portfolio for review. You may park in the parking lot located next to our building.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email or telephone at [1 (555) 123-4567] during our office hours.

Kind regards / Best wishes,

[Your name]

[Signature]

A interview confirmation email forms just part of a greater strategy. Read our article on Full Life Cycle Recruiting to see where an interview confirmation email fits in the journey from attracting potential employees to eventually bringing them onboard.

FAQs:

How do I confirm an appointment by email?

You can send an interview confirmation email to a potential employee to remind them about an upcoming interview and to confirm their attendance. The email typically contains the proposed date and time of the interview, the estimated duration, and where the interview will be taking place.

Should I confirm an interview the day before?

Ideally, you should confirm an interview soon after the notice of the interview, which is often in the form of a phone call or an email.

How do you confirm receipt of email?

You can politely ask the applicant to confirm the email was received. Alternatively, you can turn on your email receipts. However, some email providers do not offer a delivery confirmation option.

What is included in an interview confirmation email?

An interview confirmation email should have a clear subject line and should be brief. It should contain key information, including the proposed date and time of the interview, the location, estimated duration, the names and job titles of the interviewers, and the topic and format of the interview.

What other information should I include in an interview confirmation email?

You can also use the interview confirmation email to remind candidates about what to bring along with them e.g., their CV or portfolio. If the candidate has not visited your company before, it is courteous to attach a map (or link) and directions to the office, and to let them know where to park.

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