Advice on sending a second follow-up email

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June 20,2023 at 5:06PM UTC

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Advice on sending a second follow-up email

On June 6th, I had a successful job interview where the interviewer shared their personal number and email address. However, she mentioned that she would be traveling to Europe. I followed up with a thank you email a week after the interview. On June 12th, the interviewer responded and informed me that they were considering me for another position in the company, different from the one I had applied for, and asked if I was still interested. I replied and am currently waiting for a response. Should I send a second follow-up email or wait?

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AnonymousJune 20,2023 at 6:35PM UTC
I'd send one more email following up and asking for details on the other position but I don't know if I would send more beyond that.
AnonymousJune 20,2023 at 7:49PM UTC
Sure. Keeping your name in front of them is great.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJune 21,2023 at 8:11AM UTC
Send a quick follow up email "Checking in for an update - still very interested and looking forward to next steps."
AnonymousJune 21,2023 at 12:28PM UTC
Sure, send that follow up. It's not going to hurt.
Kim PfeifferJune 21,2023 at 4:00PM UTC
Yeah, right. I've heard that "other position" line before.
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachJune 22,2023 at 2:33AM UTC
There is no harm in following up. You can do it and ask for information regarding the other position she mentioned.. but continue looking/applying for other jobs so you don't skip a beat if you do not get a response
AnonymousJune 22,2023 at 3:28PM UTC
I'd wait at least 3 days from the last response to send a follow-up email. Also make sure the job description and pay range is defined for the "other" position. I have seen "bait and switch" recruitment where one job was advertised and then they consider you for another and it's a lower level and salary than what was advertised. Sometimes, they like you for the original posted job but you might be the "backup candidate" in case the other preferred candidate doesn't accept their offer. You are the only one who can gauge what might be the company's intentions. Go read reviews on Glassdoor under the company/interview tab. Sometimes people post their experiences there. Good luck!
AnonymousJune 22,2023 at 6:00PM UTC
Yes, definitely send a second email. Or you could reforward the first one and ask if it might have gotten sent to spam by mistake. Reinforce your interest ask if there is a job description of the new role that you can review and let them know you can be available - perhaps offer up a few time slots for a call to discuss. You might also let them know you are actively interviewing and getting into additional meetings with other prospective employers, that may make them respond a bit more with urgency.
Katherine Metres Akbar, Interview Coach & Resume ExpertJune 24,2023 at 12:45PM UTC
I would wait and meanwhile be applying to other opportunities. Following up just makes them have to give you their time and attention, which likely won't be welcome (and also makes you look too availabile).
AnonymousJune 24,2023 at 1:21PM UTC
I think a week is sufficient time between emails to follow-up. Unless you know when they're out of office, there's no harm in reaching out Monday.