Common English Mistakes in Interview Follow-Up Emails by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Interview Follow-Up Email in English.

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

Dear Hiring Manager, I amwould honorliked to express my dsincerepethankst gratitude for the opportuchanityce to interview for theis position. It was am truly privileged to have had the chancsure to discuss my qualifications with you, and I ampprexciateedingly thankful for your time and consideration. I awould welcome theageopporly awatunitingyour esteemed response and am honored topotentially join your esteemedcompanyand look forward to your response.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I replaced some of the words to express these ideas in a more straightforward, businesslike manner."

Dear Hiring Manager, I would like to express my sincere thanks for the chance to interview for this position. It was a pleasure to discuss my qualifications with you, and I appreciate your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to join your company and look forward to your response.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am honored to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the position. I am truly privileged to have had the chance to discuss my qualifications with you, and I am exceedingly thankful for your time and consideration. I am eagerly awaiting your esteemed response and am honored to potentially join your esteemed company.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the interview I haved with you yesterday. It was a pleasure to discuss the position and learn more about your esteemed company. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributeing to the success of the projects. TI thank you once again for the opportunity, andI look forward to hearing from you soon.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to make your email consistent. "

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the interview I had with you yesterday. It was a pleasure to discuss the position and learn more about your esteemed company. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to the success of the projects. I thank you once again for the opportunity and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the interview I have with you yesterday. It was a pleasure to discuss the position and learn more about your esteemed company. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contribute to the success of the projects. Thank you once again for the opportunity, and I look forward to hear from you soon.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

Dear Hiring Manager, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview with your company. SheIt was a pleasure to meet you and learn more about the team. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to hits success. Thank you again for heyour time and consideration.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"There are a few pronoun errors here, including: "She was a pleasure" which should be "It was a pleasure" and "contributing to his success" which should be "contributing to its success"."

Dear Hiring Manager, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview with your company. It was a pleasure to meet you and learn more about the team. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to its success. Thank you again for your time and consideration.

Dear Hiring Manager, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview with your company. She was a pleasure to meet you and learn more about the team. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to his success. Thank you again for her time and consideration.