ACCA Exam Tips: Prepare to Pass!
15 May, 2024
How To Respond to an Interview Invitation
03 Mar, 20231-2 minutes
If you have been invited to an interview, the best reply you can give is a clear and concise one. Start by confirming or declining the invitation in a polite manner.
You should also thank the hiring manager for progressing your application; however you don’t need to waste time by oversharing how grateful you are.
If you do not wish to attend the interview, it is good practice to politely decline the offer. Don’t simply ignore the email. If you would like to, you could also include a reason as to why you don’t wish to attend.
If you would like to rearrange the interview, simply ask the hiring manager if there is another time which is convenient. A hiring manager will understand if you have other commitments which can’t be rescheduled.
While applying for jobs, remember to check your emails - including your junk folder - frequently so you don’t miss any interview invitations.
An example of accepting an interview invite:
Hello (name of hiring manager),
Thank you for the invitation to interview for the (name of position) role at (company name).
I would like to confirm that I will be attending the interview on (interview date) at (interview time).
I appreciate the opportunity to talk with you further and I look forward to showing you what I have to offer.
Kind regards,
(your name)
An example of declining an interview invite:
Hello (name of hiring manager),
Thank you for the invitation to interview for the (name of position) role at (company name).
Unfortunately, I would like to decline your invitation to interview on this occasion as I have accepted an offer with another company.
Thank you for the opportunity and I wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
(your name)
An example of rescheduling an interview invite:
Hello (name of hiring manager),
Thank you for the invitation to interview for the (name of position) role at (company name).
I am still very much interested in the position but unfortunately I have another engagement during the suggested time which can’t be rescheduled.
Is there another time which is convenient for you?
Kind regards,
(your name)
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