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Jan 20
How to Follow Up on a Job Application

How to Follow Up on a Job Application

  • January 20, 2023
  • Herschel Lili
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One of the most nerve-racking moments in life is waiting for a response to a job application.

There’s no way to know whether you got the job or not. Often, it can bring on anxiety and even self-doubt.

But don’t give up just yet. Learn how to follow up on a job application properly in this article.

Wait Up to Two Weeks

Wait Up to Two Weeks

The idea of a new job is exciting. After clearing the initial and final evaluations, you would now want to proceed to the next step. Usually, this means getting a job offer.

However, this is not always the case.

It is recommended that you wait for at least two weeks to follow up on an application after an interview.

After all, the company and its hiring team will need some time to process and decide. They will most likely consider other applications for the position too.

Be Straightforward and Clear

Be Straightforward and Clear

When two weeks have passed and you have not received any word yet, it is time to follow up on your application.

Write an email addressed to the hiring manager and keep your message simple, short, and clean. Three brief paragraphs would suffice. There is no need to send a long letter because you have already applied.

Reaffirm Your Interest

Reaffirm Your Interest

After talking about your intention, your email follow-up for a job application should express your interest in the position again.

You can talk about your qualifications and skills. Take this opportunity to further highlight why you are the right person for the job.

Convey Your Appreciation

Convey Your Appreciation

In your last paragraph, don’t forget to express your thanks to the hiring manager.

However, don’t forget to gently remind them about the next step. You can also let them know that you are willing to provide other information that would help them decide on your application.

And don’t forget to write down your contact information.

Don’t Bombard The Contact Person With Multiple Messages or Emails

Don’t Bombard The Contact Person With Multiple Messages or Emails

When you have done your part and sent a follow-up email, refrain from firing off another one.

Doing so can leave a negative impression instead of a positive one. As tempting as it is to constantly message the contact person, just don’t.

Give the recruiters some time. A lot is going on behind the scenes and they are most likely discussing the hiring process with executives.

Another Tip

Another Tip

Aside from sending an email, you can also reach out in other ways. You can call the hiring manager, which is sometimes the quickest approach.

But make sure to call during appropriate times (and only during office hours). Don’t call during a lunch break, or worse, at night.

As with emails, refrain from calling multiple times. Once or twice should be enough.

No Response is a Response.

No Response is a Response.

While most recruiters will let you know if you received the job, sometimes, they go silent otherwise.

As such, you should take this as a hint that you weren’t chosen for the job. Yes, it sucks, but it is also not the end of the world.

There are other companies and lots of other positions you can apply for.

All it takes is digging through job boards and making connections where it matters most.

On that note, you may not have to look that far to apply for a job. Remote Staff has a regularly updated job board.

What’s more, these open positions are 100% remote. The company’s recruiters will also take care of you from start to finish. Register today, and be part of the team!

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Disclaimer: The above article was written according to the information available as of press time.
All opinions and beliefs expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Remote Staff's, its employees, subcontractors, clients, and affiliates.


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Herschel Lili has a collective four years of professional writing experience. She enjoys reading anything under the sun, but in recent years, she has turned her attention to books that leave her feeling profound. At present, she looks forward to learning everything she can about remote working and sharing the knowledge through succinct write-ups.

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