Even your updates and social folders can filter important emails, so make sure you didn’t miss any emails BEFORE sending an "I haven’t heard back yet" email.
The hardest part of the process, when following up, is knowing when not to reach out, when enough is enough, and being able to read between the lines. “He’s just not that into you”; when should I bow out gracefully? It’s a good rule of thumb to be present and persistent BUT not pushy.
It’s okay to want answers and have questions or concerns about the process, where you stand, and why you weren’t chosen. But it can be tricky to judge when it’s appropriate to ask those questions. If you need help gauging appropriate follow-up protocols, or just juggling the process as a whole, our Employment Specialist team is here to help!
If you haven’t heard back by the end of the timeline, or 5-7 business days after your interview, reaching out via email is the best option. Remember that, when applying for jobs, checking your email daily is a must; don’t just check your inbox, check those junk or spam mail folders.
Here are a few ways to avoid coming off as pushy
or even annoying.
Don’t reach out when you have heard back and they have said thanks but no thanks, or we aren’t ready to make a decision yet, or we’ve decided to postpone hiring at this time, etc.
Don’t reach out repeatedly on the same day/week. If you haven’t received a response and you keep emailing or calling, trust me, you won’t receive one.
Don’t try to force a relationship (working or not) at any time. If they aren’t into you, chances are your follow-up emails and calls won’t change that— it is possible to not be a good fit and that’s okay!