How can I remind a firm to schedule the next interview?

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I attended an interview on 21 December 2019. I successfully cleared the first round. Due to some time restrictions and unavailability of a panel, HR told me she will schedule a telephonic round but she didn't yet. I want to write a reminder letter to her.

Lets be clear here... you had an interview on a Saturday and you want to remind them because they did not schedule the call during all of Sunday? I don't know what company that is, but do you think they might have something like office hours? — nvoigt, Dec 22 '19 at 16:25
How urgent is it that you need a job? You just had your first interview yesterday (strangely on a weekend). I'd wait until after the New Year to follow up. I highly doubt many will be in the office during Christmas holidays or even before the New Year. — , Dec 22 '19 at 20:08
Does this answer your question? How do I properly follow-up with a hiring manager, to check on the status of a position? — gnat, Dec 22 '19 at 21:23

score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 22 '19 at 14:11

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One day is too soon to be sending a formal reminder; at any time of year you should allow at least 48 hours (not including weekends) to give HR and interviewers time to consult diaries, and in late December in UK/US/Europe it is likely staff are winding down for Christmas already.

answered Dec 22 '19 at 14:11

Fiora the Ferret

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She told me to send reminder letter to her because she was middle of so many activities. – Riya sen Dec 22 '19 at 15:22
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That’s information to add into your question. – mxyzplk Dec 22 '19 at 15:45
And the post is winding down too, at least in the UK. If you post a letter tonight, it is unlikely to be received until the 30th. – Fiora the Ferret Dec 22 '19 at 18:40

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 22 '19 at 15:59

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If the HR person instructed you to send them a reminder then send it the next business day.

answered Dec 22 '19 at 15:59

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 23 '19 at 16:42

Per your comment on another answer:

She told me to send reminder letter to her because she was middle of so many activities.

It sounds like you are simply asking how to phrase such a request?

I would go with something like:

Hi HR person,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to interview with your company.

Per our previous communication, you requested that I remind you to schedule a phone interview with me.

The only day which could be problematic for me is Thursday from 9am-1pm so please feel free to suggest any other time.

I hope all is well during this busy holiday season and look forward to the next phase!

Sincerely, Riya sen

If your interview was Saturday then I would wait until Tuesday morning at the earliest to send the reminder.

How can I remind a firm to schedule the next interview?

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