[Need Advice] No contact for two weeks after interview; should I follow up?

Do you have contact with either of the people who recommended you?

 

Gotcha. Good luck man.

 

It is perfectly reasonable, and kind of expected if you are interested, to follow up after an interview. Companies get caught up in their own stuff and lose track of time.

It helps to know a candidate is truly interested and excited about a job. Just don't make a pest of yourself. Keep your communications to around 1 a week at most.

Also, have you sent your thank you notes to your interviewers yet? That's another way to differentiate yourself while at the same time following up on the time line.

 

If you're in, you're in. Follow-up correspondence at this juncture (past a "thank you" phase) wont change anything. There's really nothing more to it.

 

Like Supermac said, follow up to show your interest. Make sure you restate your interest even. If they say to call back later, don't call back before then.

 

Yes of course - in fact I would think it shows a lack of professionalism if you didn't follow up and ask for an update on your interview status. Imagine you contacted a potential client for a partnership and they showed interest yet you didn't follow up after two weeks (the product/service here is you).

Ask politely if they have any updates with regards to your interview status and don't sound pushy/rude. Two weeks past your last interview round is plenty patient; any competent recruiter would want to see you have continued strong interest and that you follow up in a professional manner. my 2 cents [hired 20+ people in the last two years]

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Hi _lousyrecruiterforjobi'mgonnahate_,

I would like to follow up and inquire on the status of my application for the position of _job_ based out of _location_. My previous round of interview with Mr.Romney was very enjoyable and I am excited by the opportunity to work for _company_. What can be expected of the next steps in the interview process?

Below I have added my contact information again for your convenience:

E-mail: xxxx@xxx.com
Home: xxxxxx
Mobile: xxxxx

Regards,
Xerobull

 

What is the worst that could happen. They say no and you move on. Always be Closing.

 

In this or any job climate, you get that closure follows upto distinguish yourself and keep yourself in mind of whomevers hiring

It's the pro thing to do

 

Seems fine to ask since the timeline they set has expired. Doubly so because it's internal. I'd just mention that the ETA you expected has past and you'd like an update. No big deal. They'll either say, "Sorry we went another direction and forgot to tell you" or "we need more time" and then give you a new timeline.

 

I disagree. It's never that close. If someone is the most qualified, that's the guy. You go and get him.

 

it doesn't hurt to Jeep a good impression after rejection.

 

the only worse thing than HR is HR for the government

 

Good luck. Two weeks is plenty of time for a company to contact you. If a company really is interested, you would have heard of at least an update by now. Of course certain exceptions can occur such as budget freezes and what not. You have every right to check in, especially after two weeks, as this is something YOU can have also have a piece of mind. It always stinks to wait around for an employer to get back. Keep looking around elsewhere and don't put all your eggs in one basket.

 

You could ask, but you didnt get the job.

 

theres nothing to lose by following up. If i interviewed someone to work at my place and they followed up after a reasonable waiting period, i would respect them more.

 

Just show up on Monday AM and say you're ready to work. THey will have no choice but to hand you a desk and computer and then it's all delicious gravy.