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

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

Mistake Example #1

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Subject: Thank You forthe Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith,I am writing to express my gratitude for theopportunity to interview fora position at your company. It was apleasure to learn more aboutthis role and discuss how I can contribute to yourteam. I am very excited aboutthe possibility of joining your esteemed organization and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It was missing some articles, so I added them. Nice job!"

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity to interview for a position at your company. It was a pleasure to learn more about this role and discuss how I can contribute to your team. I am very excited about the possibility of joining your esteemed organization and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for considering my application.

Subject: Thank You for Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for opportunity to interview for position at your company. It was pleasure to learn more about role and discuss how I can contribute to team. I am very excited about possibility of joining your esteemed organization and look forward to hear from you soon. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of passive voice

Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity thatI was givento me to interview for the marketing position. It was appreciated that my qualifications were considered, and I am hopeful that I madea positive impressionwas made during our meeting. Please let me know if any further information is needed from my side. Thank you once again for the chance that was provided to discuss my potential contribution to your team.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"I made some changes to tone down on the use of passive voice."

Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity I was given to interview for the marketing position. I appreciated that my qualifications were considered, and I am hopeful that I made a positive impression during our meeting. Please let me know if any further information is needed from my side. Thank you once again for the chance that was provided to discuss my potential contribution to your team.

Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity that was given to me to interview for the marketing position. It was appreciated that my qualifications were considered, and I am hopeful that a positive impression was made during our meeting. Please let me know if any further information is needed from my side. Thank you once again for the chance that was provided to discuss my potential contribution to your team.