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Interview Request (To Candidate)

Professional email inviting a candidate to interview for an open role.

📋 Template
Subject: Interview Request: [Company Name] - [Job Title]

Hi [Candidate Name],

Thank you for your application to the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. 

Our team was very impressed by your background in [Specific Area or Skill from their resume]. We would love to invite you to do a 30-minute initial screening call with [Name, Title]. 

The purpose of this call is to learn more about your experience, share more about the role, and see if it's a mutual fit.

Are you available for a brief Zoom or phone call at any of the following times?
- [Date 1] at [Time 1]
- [Date 2] at [Time 2]
- [Date 3] at [Time 3]

If none of those work, feel free to use my calendar link to book a time that suits you: [Calendly Link].

We look forward to speaking with you!

Best,
[Your Name]

💡 Pro Tip

Providing 3 specific times AND a Calendly fallback link prevents the endless back-and-forth of scheduling.

📌 When to Use This Template

HR, Recruiting, Hiring Managers

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