[Grammar] this is vs it is

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uktous

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Hi,

Question:
Which sentence is correct?

Sentence1:
It is 8 days after the interview, so I think it is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.
Sentence2:
This is 8 days after the interview, so I think it is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.
Sentence3:
It is 8 days after the interview, so I think this is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.
Sentence4:
This is 8 days after the interview, so I think this is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.

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How about:

It has been eight days since my interview. I would like to reiterate my interest in working for your company and answer any questions you may have about my application.
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That's a better way of saying it, but to answer the question, 3 :) (though it would be better with 'since' rather than 'after').

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Hi,

Question:
Which sentence is correct?

Sentence1:
It is 8 days after the interview, so I think it is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.
Sentence2:
This is 8 days after the interview, so I think it is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.
Sentence3:
It is 8 days after the interview, so I think this is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.
Sentence4:
This is 8 days after the interview, so I think this is a suitable time to restate my interest to work for your company and follow up the application.

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If those are the options, I'd choose "It; this"
 
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