Follow Up After a Job Interview in Brazilian Portuguese
A short, specific message can thank the interviewer and ask when you may expect an update without sounding demanding.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Use Obrigado pela conversa de ontem (Thank you for yesterday's conversation) and mention the position so the recruiter can place your message. If you use a gendered form, obrigado is typically used by a man and obrigada by a woman.
Start with thanks and identify the conversation
A note with one genuine detail from the interview feels more specific than a generic message. Keep it brief and professional.
Obrigada pela conversa sobre a vaga de analista de dados.
Thank you for the conversation about the data analyst position. (speaker: woman)
Gostei de conhecer melhor os desafios da equipe.
I enjoyed learning more about the team's challenges.
Ask about timing without demanding a decision
Use previsão de retorno for an expected update and próximas etapas for next steps. Could you say Você tem uma previsão de retorno? (Do you have an expected date for an update?). This asks for timing rather than pressing for an immediate decision.
Follow any timeline the recruiter gave you. If they said they would contact you next week, wait until that period has passed before sending a check-in.
Você tem uma previsão de retorno sobre o processo?
Do you have an expected date for an update about the process?
Há alguma próxima etapa para a qual eu possa me preparar?
Is there a next step I can prepare for?
Close with a simple professional sign-off
Finish with Fico à disposição (I'm available) or Aguardo seu retorno (I look forward to hearing from you). Include your name and use the same channel the recruiter used unless they asked you to contact them elsewhere.
A follow-up is a polite check-in, not a guarantee of a reply. Avoid repeated messages over a short period.
Fico à disposição caso precise de mais alguma informação.
I'm available if you need any more information.
Agradeço novamente e aguardo seu retorno.
Thank you again, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Put it into practice
Thank the interviewer, refer to one detail, ask about the expected timeline, and send one concise follow-up.
Quick practice
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