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

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

Mistake Example #1

Using 'will' incorrectly in conditionals ('If it will rain, I will stay' instead of 'If it rains, I will stay')

Dear [Interviewer's Name], I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the position. If it will bepossible, I would appreciate any feedback you might have regarding my interview performance. If youwill have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you once again for your time and consideration.

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

""Will" is not used in the future conditional tense. Otherwise, the ideas in this letter are expressed clearly and correctly."

Dear [Interviewer's Name], I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the position. If possible, I would appreciate any feedback you might have regarding my interview performance. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you once again for your time and consideration.

Dear [Interviewer's Name], I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview for the position. If it will be possible, I would appreciate any feedback you might have regarding my interview performance. If you will have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you once again for your time and consideration.

Mistake Example #2

Skipping articles ('I bought car' instead of 'I bought a car')

Dear Hiring Manager,I want to express mygratitude forthe opportunity to interview forthis position. I am very excited about thepossibility of joiningthis team and contributing tothe company. Please let me know if there is any further information I can provide to assist in thedecision-making process. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I added some missing articles. Nice job!"

Dear Hiring Manager, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview for this position. I am very excited about the possibility of joining this team and contributing to the company. Please let me know if there is any further information I can provide to assist in the decision-making process. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Hiring Manager, I want to express gratitude for opportunity to interview for position. I am very excited about possibility of joining team and contributing to company. Please let me know if there is any further information I can provide to assist in decision-making process. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with word order ('Always I go to the store' instead of 'I always go to the store')

Dear Hiring Manager,tThank you very much for the opportunity to interview with your company last week. EI am excitedI am about the possibility tof joining your team and contributeing to your projects. Please let me know you needif any further information you needfrom me. LI am looking forwardI am to hearing from you soon.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very nice! I just made some changes to the word order and polished things up a bit."

Dear Hiring Manager, Thank you very much for the opportunity to interview with your company last week. I am excited about the possibility of joining your team and contributing to your projects. Please let me know you need if any further information from me. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Dear Hiring Manager, thank you very much for the opportunity to interview with your company last week. Excited I am about the possibility to join your team and contribute to your projects. Please let me know if any further information you need from me. Looking forward I am to hearing from you soon.