RECRUITERS ARE NOTORIOUSLY POOR AT UPDATING CANDIDATES

LEARN WHEN AND HOW TO FOLLOW-UP

Many recruiters will receive 100s of applications for open jobs, so it can be tough for them to reply and respond to every applicant. What can you do to improve your chances of feedback? When is an ideal time to follow-up?

After Applying to an Open Job

There is nothing wrong with following-up directly with the job poster as soon as you have applied. Let them know you have applied, provide a quick summary of how you fit with the role, and let them know you are keen and flexible to move forward with an interview to discuss the opportunity in detail.

After Your Prescreening Interview

Our recommendation is that you don't wait until after the prescreening interview to follow-up. Before your meeting ends, ask the recruiter if there is anything else they need to know about you, and enquire directly what to expect regarding feedback and follow-up. You can specifically ask 'what next steps can I expect'?

After Your Hiring Manager Interview

Thank the interviewer(s) for the interview, and feel free to ask them about next steps directly. In addition after the interview finishes, it's always good practice to email the interviewers to thank them for their time and to let them know you are looking forward to hearing about any additional conversations or assessments they want, as they make their hiring decision.

In a nutshell, don't be afraid to request feedback and updates directly from the interviewing team. There is never a wrong time to ask, and you don't have to wait a certain number of days before you follow up. You have questions? Ask them. You want feedback? Request it.

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