Email
Beginner
Interview Invitation Email
Invite a candidate to interview with enough information to prepare and no scheduling friction.
When to use this
Confirm the slot, name the panel, share the format, link the pre-read. Reduces last-minute back-and-forth.
The template
Subject: Interview with [Company] — [Day Date] Dear [Candidate name], We're looking forward to meeting you on [Day, Date] at [Time, Timezone] for [N] minutes. **Format:** [In-person at Address / Video link] **Panel:** [Name, Role]; [Name, Role]; [Name, Role] **Structure:** [10 min introductions; 30 min your background and questions for us; 15 min your questions for us; 5 min next steps] **Coming in person?** Please ask for [Name] at reception. **Joining by video?** [Link] — please test 5 minutes before. A short pre-read attached gives you context on the team and the role. We won't quiz you on it. If anything changes at your end, [Your name / scheduler email] is the quickest way to reach us. Best regards, [Your name]