The interview isn't over until the thank-you email is sent.
A generic 'thank you for your time' blends into every other candidate's inbox. A specific one, sent within 24 hours, is the cheapest differentiator in the whole hiring process.
Send it within 24 hours
Interviewers are usually deciding between candidates within a day or two. A prompt thank-you keeps you top of mind while the comparison is still happening.
Reference something specific
Mention a detail from the actual conversation — a project they described, a challenge they mentioned. It proves you were listening, not just going through the motions.
Keep it under 150 words
This is a courtesy note, not a second cover letter. Thank them, reference one specific point, restate interest, close.
One click from the thread
AI.Reply reads the interview invitation or follow-up thread and drafts a thank-you note that references the actual conversation — no generic template.
Real examples
After a first-round interview
After a panel interview
Questions
Should I send a thank-you email or a handwritten note?+
Email. It arrives before the hiring decision is made, which is the entire point — a note arriving after the decision is already too late to matter.
Do I need to email every person on a panel interview?+
One email to the primary contact (usually the recruiter or hiring manager) mentioning the whole panel is enough — CC-ing everyone individually is unnecessary.
What if I forgot to send it within 24 hours?+
Send it anyway. A late thank-you is still better than none — just skip any reference to timing and focus on the content.
Can AI.Reply draft this from the interview invite thread?+
Yes — it reads the original thread for context (role, interviewer names, topics discussed if mentioned) and drafts a specific, non-generic thank-you in one click.