Common English Mistakes in Interview Follow-Up Emails by Mandarin Chinese Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Mandarin Chinese speakers from Taiwan when writing a Interview Follow-Up Email in English.

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of singular/plural nouns ('There are much people here' instead of 'There are many people here')

Dear Hiring Manager,I am very grateful forthe opportunity to interview with your company last week. There isare many aspects of the position that excite me, and I believe my skills area strong fit for the team. If there is any further information you need, please let me know. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It actually does need corrections, but not the ones described in the note."

Dear Hiring Manager, I am very grateful for the opportunity to interview with your company last week. There are many aspects of the position that excite me, and I believe my skills are a strong fit for the team. If there is any further information you need, please let me know. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am very grateful for opportunity to interview with your company last week. There is many aspects of the position that excite me, and I believe my skills are strong fit for the team. If there is any further information you need, please let me know. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mistake Example #2

Using overly formal or direct language

Dear Hiring Manager,I am writing to express mysincere gratitude for the opportunity to interview with your esteemedcompany. I amvery eager to contribute my skills to your team andI believe my qualifications are perfectly aligned with the position. Please kindlyinform me of the next steps in the process at your earliest convenience.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work overall! I just made some changes to the tone so it's a little less formal, albeit still professional."

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview with your company. I am eager to contribute my skills to your team and I believe my qualifications are perfectly aligned with the position. Please inform me of the next steps in the process at your earliest convenience.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to interview with your esteemed company. I am very eager to contribute my skills to your team and believe my qualifications are perfectly aligned with the position. Please kindly inform me of the next steps in the process at your earliest convenience.

Mistake Example #3

Omitting the subject in sentences ('Is important to learn English' instead of 'It is important to learn English')

Dear Hiring Manager, Thank you forthe opportunity to interview for the position. It was great to learn more about the company and team. AI appreciate your time and consideration, andI hope to hear from you soon regarding next steps.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Great job! Very few changes were needed to address grammar issues. "

Dear Hiring Manager, Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the position. It was great to learn more about the company and team. I appreciate your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon regarding next steps.

Dear Hiring Manager, Thank you for opportunity to interview for the position. Is great to learn more about the company and team. Appreciate your time and consideration, and hope to hear from you soon regarding next steps.