Follow-Up Sequence Skill

Most candidates either ghost after an interview or pester with "just checking in" — both hurt. The right follow-up is timed and adds something each time: a genuine thank-you, a useful thought, a graceful nudge. This skill builds the sequence — what to send, when, and the wording — so you stay top-of-mind and look like someone people want to work with.

Required Inputs

Ask for these only if they aren't already provided:

• The situation — post-interview thank-you, after-no-reply nudge, stalled application, or an offer-timeline check.
• The details — who you spoke with (name/role), the role/company, when, and 1–2 specifics from the conversation to reference.
• Any deadline — a competing offer or a stated timeline that changes the cadence.

Output Format

Follow-Up Sequence: [situation] — [role] at [company]

A timed sequence — each step says when, why, and the exact message:

When	Step	Goal
Within 24h	Thank-you	reinforce interest + one specific takeaway
~1 week	Value-add nudge	stay visible by adding something, not just asking
~2 weeks	Graceful status check	one polite ask, with an easy out

For each step, the full message (subject + body), kept short:

• Thank-you (24h): specific to the conversation — reference a real moment, restate fit in one line, no generic "thanks for your time."
• Value-add (≈1 week): share a relevant article, a thought on something discussed, or a quick portfolio link — a reason to reappear that isn't "any update?".
• Status check (≈2 weeks): a short, warm ask about timeline, with a graceful out and (if real) a mention of your timeline/competing offer.

End with a stop rule — when to let it go (and how to leave the door open).