A conjunction indicating that something happens next or subsequently (meaning 'after that' or 'next').
まず社長の挨拶があり、続いて部長から業績報告が行われた。
First the president gave a greeting, and subsequently the department head gave the performance report.
梅雨が明け、続いて猛暑が続いた。
The rainy season ended, and then a heat wave followed.
自己紹介の後、続いて希望職種と志望動機を話してください。
After your self-introduction, please talk about your desired position and motivation next.
Used in the pattern '〜に続いて' to indicate that one person or event is followed by another (i.e., 'following ...' or 'in the wake of ...').
市長に続いて、副市長も挨拶した。
Following the mayor, the deputy mayor also gave a greeting.
桜の開花に続いて、街は花見客でにぎわった。
Following the cherry blossoms' blooming, the town was bustling with hanami visitors.
新店舗の開店に続いて、セールが始まった。
Following the opening of the new store, a sale began.