# After an internship interview: thank-you and status email examples

## Which Friday was actually an update deadline?

Fictional case: it is Monday after three interviews. Each team mentioned the previous Friday, but they did not promise the same thing. Choose wording that matches the commitment actually made.

### Three statements with different meanings

| Team said | What it establishes |
| --- | --- |
| We expect to finish interviews on Friday | An expected end to interviews, not a promised decision email |
| We will send you an update by Friday | A stated deadline for an update |
| The hiring team meets on Friday | A meeting date, not a promised communication date |

## Your turn

Which statement supports saying an expected update is overdue? Write that follow-up. How would you word a question to either of the other teams?

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Record the promised action as well as the date. It keeps a scheduling estimate from turning into an imagined hiring decision.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/internship-interview-follow-up