Follow-Up Email Templates

Write a follow-up email for my job application.

Situation: [CHOOSE ONE]
- Applied [X] days/weeks ago, no response
- Completed interview [X] days ago, waiting for decision
- Was told I'd hear back by [DATE], haven't heard
- Received a rejection, want to stay in consideration
  for future roles
- Was asked to provide additional information

Details:
- Role: [JOB TITLE]
- Company: [COMPANY NAME]
- Contact person: [NAME AND TITLE, IF KNOWN]
- Last communication: [WHAT WAS SAID AND WHEN]
- Any deadline pressure: [OTHER OFFERS/TIMELINE]

Write an email that:
1. Is professional and respectful of their time
2. Shows continued interest without desperation
3. Adds value (new achievement, relevant article, etc.)
   if appropriate
4. Makes it easy for them to respond
5. Is under 150 words
6. Includes a subject line

Provide 2 versions: one assertive and one gentle.