📩 How to Follow Up After an Internship Interview (With Example Email)

You’ve done the hard part—you aced your internship interview! 👏 But what now?

Many students make the mistake of waiting in silence, hoping for a call or email. A simple, polite follow-up can show your professionalism, remind the employer of your interest, and even give you a second chance to stand out.

In this blog post, we’ll show you when, how, and what to say in a follow-up message after an internship interview—plus give you a copy-paste example to use.

🕒 When Should You Follow Up?

✅ 1. Send a thank-you email within 24 hours

This shows appreciation and helps keep you top-of-mind.

✅ 2. Follow up again after 5–7 working days

If you haven’t heard anything and they didn’t give a specific date, it’s okay to send a gentle reminder.

📧 What to Include in a Follow-Up Email

Your follow-up should be:

Polite and professional
Short and to the point
Show interest and enthusiasm
Mention the position you interviewed for
End with a thank you

📝 Sample Follow-Up Email After Internship Interview

Subject: Follow-Up on Internship Interview – [Your Name]

vbnetCopyEditDear [Interviewer’s Name],

I hope you're well. I wanted to thank you once again for the opportunity to interview for the [Marketing Intern] position at [Company Name] on [Interview Date]. I really enjoyed our conversation and learning more about your exciting projects.

I’m still very interested in joining your team and contributing to the great work you’re doing. Please let me know if there’s anything else you need from me to support your decision.

Thank you again for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,  
[Your Full Name]  
[Your Phone Number]  
[Your Email Address]

💬 If You Were Told When to Expect Feedback…

If they said, “We’ll get back to you by Friday,” and it’s now Tuesday the following week, you can say:

Subject: Checking In – Internship Interview Follow-Up

vbnetCopyEditHi [Interviewer’s Name],

I hope you're doing well. I’m just checking in regarding the [IT Internship] position I interviewed for on [date]. I understand you were planning to make a decision by [given date], so I just wanted to follow up to see if there have been any updates.

I remain very interested in the opportunity and am excited about the possibility of joining your team.

Thank you again for your time and consideration.

Best regards,  
[Your Name]

⚠️ Important Tips for Following Up

Be respectful – never sound pushy or demanding
Proofread your email before sending
Use a professional email address
Don’t follow up too often—once a week is enough
If you don’t get a response, move on politely

🔚 Final Thoughts

Following up after an internship interview is not just polite—it shows you’re serious, confident, and professional. A well-written email could be the thing that helps you land the opportunity.

So don’t be shy—follow up the right way and stand out.

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Need help crafting your follow-up email? Reach out to us at 📧 info@gointern.co.za

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