You showed up, gave it your best, and now… silence. No calls. No emails. No updates.
Welcome to the waiting game.
In this episode, we teach you how to follow up after a learnership or job interview — the right way. Not desperate. Not annoying. Just smart, respectful, and effective.
⏳ First, How Long Should You Wait?
After an interview, most companies take 3 to 10 working days to decide.
If they told you, “We’ll get back to you next week,” wait until then. If they didn’t say anything, wait 5 working days before sending a follow-up message.
📩 How to Follow Up (With Example)
Always be polite, professional, and straight to the point. Here’s a message you can send via email or WhatsApp (depending on how you communicated):
Subject: Follow-up on Learnership Interview – [Your Full Name]
Message:
Good day [Interviewer’s Name],
I hope you’re well. I just wanted to follow up on the interview we had on [Date] for the [Name of Learnership] opportunity.
I’m still very interested in the programme and would appreciate any update on the next steps.
Thank you again for the opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Phone Number]
💬 If They Don’t Reply…
You can try one last follow-up a few days later, but don’t spam them. If they’re silent after 2 messages, move on respectfully. It’s tough, but part of the process.
😞 If You Get Rejected – Read This
Getting a “no” doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. It just means:
- Someone else had a better fit
- They had limited space
- Or they chose someone with more experience
Your turn is coming — keep going.
🧠 Reflect and Improve
Ask yourself:
- What went well?
- What would I do differently next time?
- Can I ask for feedback?
Some recruiters will give feedback if you ask nicely:
“Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate the opportunity. If possible, could you share any feedback that might help me grow for future interviews?”
🏁 Final Word
The key to standing out is not just how you show up, but how you follow up. Be respectful, patient, and professional. Whether you get the spot or not, you’re building your reputation — and that matters.
