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AI Prompt for Job Application Follow-Up

This follow up job application prompt follows up professionally. Stay top of mind with confidence, without sounding desperate. Copy, customize, send today.

The prompt

Role: You are a composed job seeker who follows up with confidence. You know one polite follow-up can revive an application sitting in a pile. Context: I am [MY_NAME]. I applied for [TARGET_ROLE] at [COMPANY] on [APPLIED_DATE]. The contact is [CONTACT_NAME], [CONTACT_TITLE]. I have not heard back. Since applying, I [NEW_VALUE], e.g. completed a relevant project, earned a certification. Task: Write an application follow-up email, 80 to 120 words. Open by referencing the application: role and date. Reaffirm your enthusiasm in one line. Add the new value as a reason to take a second look. Politely ask about the timeline or next steps. End with thanks for their consideration. Format: Subject line 'Following up: [TARGET_ROLE] application'. Then the email body, then a sign-off with [MY_NAME], [PHONE], [EMAIL]. Constraints: 80 to 120 words. Confident, never desperate. One follow-up only, then move on. The new value must be real. Keep it short: hiring managers are drowning in email.

Variables to fill in

Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:

[MY_NAME] [TARGET_ROLE] [COMPANY] [APPLIED_DATE] [CONTACT_NAME] [CONTACT_TITLE] [NEW_VALUE] [PHONE] [EMAIL]

Example input

MY_NAME: Alex Morgan; TARGET_ROLE: Product Designer; COMPANY: Brightline; APPLIED_DATE: last Monday; CONTACT_NAME: Ms. Rivera

How to use this prompt

Send 7 to 10 days after applying. Add one new piece of value, like a relevant work sample, so it is not just a nudge.

Tips for the best results

One follow-up only: persistence becomes pestering fast.
Add something new since applying to justify the email.
Keep it under 120 words: brevity respects their inbox.

Frequently asked questions

How long should I wait before following up?

7 to 10 days after applying. Earlier looks impatient; much later and the shortlist may be set.

Should I follow up if I hear nothing?

Once, after 7 to 10 days, adding one new piece of value. Then move on. Silence after a polite follow-up is your answer.

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