An email inviting a candidate to a technical interview with details on format, duration, and how to prepare.
Hi [Candidate_Name],
Great news — the team was impressed with your phone screen, and we'd like to invite you to the next step: a technical interview for the [Role] position.
Here are the details:
- Format: [Interview_Format] (e.g., live coding, system design, pair programming)
- Duration: [Duration] (typically 60–90 minutes)
- Interviewer(s): [Interviewer_Name], [Interviewer_Title]
- Platform: [Video_Platform_or_Onsite_Location]
What to expect:
- [Brief_Description_of_Technical_Topics_Covered]
- You're welcome to use [Allowed_Tools_or_Languages]
- This is a collaborative conversation — we want to see how you think, not just the final answer
To prepare, you may find it helpful to:
- Review [Preparation_Resource_or_Topic]
- Familiarize yourself with [Relevant_Tech_or_Concept]
Please pick a time that works for you: [Calendar_Link]
Or let me know if any of these work:
- [Option_1_Date_and_Time]
- [Option_2_Date_and_Time]
If you need any accommodations, please don't hesitate to let me know. We want you to perform your best.
Looking forward to it!
Best,
[Recruiter_Name]
[Recruiter_Title] at [Company_Name]