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Tell candidates they passed the first interview.

Send this as soon as you’ve shortlisted someone. Speed matters most here, because strong candidates are usually talking to other employers too.

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Subject: Next interview for [Role] at [Company]

Hi [First name],

Thanks for taking our first interview. We enjoyed hearing about [Something specific they said], and we’d like to invite you to the next interview.

It’s a [Length] conversation with [Name, title] about [Topic]. Pick a time that works here: [Scheduling link]

Anything you’d like to know before then, just ask.

[Your name]

Send a task

Subject: Next step for [Role]: a short task

Hi [First name],

Good news: you’ve passed the first interview for [Role]. The next step is a short task that mirrors the work: [One-line description]. It should take about [Hours] hours, and we’d like it back by [Date].

Details are here: [Link]

We’ll review it within [Number] working days and let you know either way.

[Your name]

Tips

  • Mention one specific thing from their interview. It shows a person read it.
  • Say how long the next step takes and when they’ll hear back.
  • Don’t share scores. Describe what stood out instead.

Questions

Should I tell candidates their score?

No. Scores are a tool for your team, and a number without context can mislead. Tell them what stood out in plain words.

Keep reading

  • Let candidates know they weren’t selectedKind, clear rejection emails for candidates who didn’t pass the first interview. Three versions, including one with brief feedback, to send from your own inbox or from LessRounds.
  • How to shortlist candidates fairlyA practical process for fair shortlisting: agree what you’re looking for first, check the evidence, align reviewers, recheck near misses and record decisions.
  • ShortlistA shortlist is the small group of applicants chosen for the next hiring step. How big it should be, how to build one fairly, and how it differs from a longlist.

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