Thank-You Message After a Call or Meeting
The short answer
Send a thank-you on the same day. Mention one specific thing you learned, say what you will do with it, and add that you will keep them posted. A message like this is remembered, and it is the start of a relationship that can help later.
Send it the same day. It is remembered.
Your message
Short and specific beats long and general. Add one detail only you could know, like a post of theirs you read. Connection notes have a short character limit that LinkedIn has changed over time, so trim the note if it is refused. Your details stay in your browser.
Everything runs in your browser. What you type is not sent anywhere.
How to: Thank-You Message After a Call or Meeting
- 1Fill in your name, the person's name and the topic of the call.
- 2Add one thing you plan to do from their advice.
- 3Copy the message and send it the same day.
- 4Tell them later how it went.
At a glance
- Timing
- The same day
- Say
- One thing you learned and what you will do
- Later
- Share a short update when you can
Frequently asked questions
Should I send it on LinkedIn or by email?
Use the channel you used for the call. If you only have LinkedIn, a message there is fine.
Is it okay to follow up with another ask?
Wait until you have acted on their advice. A short update, then a new question, feels natural and shows you listened.