Send an informational-interview thank-you within a day or two. Reference one useful detail from the conversation, explain how it helped, and leave the door open for a future update without asking for another favor immediately.
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How to approach it
- Thank the person for their time and name the topic you discussed.
- Connect one insight to your next step. Specific appreciation feels more genuine than a general compliment.
- Close with a low-pressure note, such as keeping them posted or staying in touch, and proofread their name and role.
Useful wording examples
- Your advice to compare implementation work with customer-facing work gave me a clearer way to evaluate the roles I’m exploring.
- I’ll let you know how the certification plan develops, and I hope we can stay in touch.
Copy-and-adapt template
Subject: Thank you for your time
Hi [Name],
Thank you for speaking with me about [topic]. Your point about [specific insight] gave me a clearer way to think about [next step]. I’ll put that advice into practice and will keep you posted. I hope we can stay in touch.
Best,
[Your name]
What to avoid
Do not turn the thank-you into a second, larger request. Earn the next conversation by showing that you used the advice.
Related email guides
For the broader framework, see Informational Interview Email. You may also find Networking Email Template useful for the next step.