Phone interview invitation email template
Phone interviews usually need less setup than video interviews, but they need sharper logistics.
Subject: Phone Interview Invitation - [Role] at [Company]
Hi [Candidate Name],
We would like to invite you to a phone interview for the [Role] position at [Company].
Date: [Date]
Time: [Time] [Time Zone]
Estimated length: [Duration]
Please confirm the best phone number to reach you on the day of the interview.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
We would like to invite you to a phone interview for the [Role] position at [Company].
Date: [Date]
Time: [Time] [Time Zone]
Estimated length: [Duration]
Please confirm the best phone number to reach you on the day of the interview.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Please confirm the best phone number to reach you...
Please confirm the best phone number to reach you...
Please confirm the best phone number to reach you...This will be an initial screening call with our recruiting team...You will speak directly with [Name], [Title]...
When to use this template
- When the interview will happen by phone
- When you need to confirm the right call number
- When there is no meeting link to share
Tips for writing the email
- Ask for the best callback number in the invite.
- Mention whether the call is a recruiter screen or a team interview.
- Keep the message short. Phone interviews are usually the simplest interview format.
What to edit before you send it
Phone interview invites are easy to get wrong through omission. The missing piece is usually the callback number or the expectation around who will call whom.
Candidate nameRoleDateTimeDurationPhone number