Interview reminder email template

Reminder emails should feel easy to read at a glance. The candidate should not need to search the old thread for the link or time.

Subject: Reminder: Interview for [Role] at [Company]
Hi [Candidate Name],

This is a quick reminder about your interview for the [Role] position at [Company].

Date: [Date]
Time: [Time] [Time Zone]
Format: [Format]
Location or link: [Details]

If anything has changed on your end, reply here. We look forward to speaking with you.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's interview...

When to use this template

  • One day before the interview
  • A few hours before the interview when the process tends to see no-shows

Tips for writing the email

  • Repeat the link or location. Do not make the candidate dig for it.
  • Keep the reminder short enough to scan on a phone.
  • If the format is video, include the platform name again.

What to edit before you send it

The reminder email is one of the smallest pieces of the workflow, but it can save the most preventable scheduling damage. It is worth doing well.

Candidate nameRoleDateTimeFormatLocation or link

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