Politely Following Up on Application So I interviewed with my dream company a while back, and they said they would get back to me within 2-4 weeks (they are notorious for having long hiring processes).

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September 27,2021 at 12:49PM UTC

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Politely Following Up on Application

So I interviewed with my dream company a while back, and they said they would get back to me within 2-4 weeks (they are notorious for having long hiring processes). As of Thursday it will be 4+ weeks since my interview and exactly 4 weeks since my candidate assessment.

How do I politely follow up to see where they're at? I don't want to be pushy, but I have a few other opportunities that I'm exploring - and this company would definitely be my first choice. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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AnonymousSeptember 27,2021 at 12:56PM UTC
I have found that the ones that keep following up are the ones that get the job. In the first email I would inquire on where they were in the process, if they respond with you are in the running, then I would mention that there are other opportunities. It may light a fire under them. Some of the time it is the timing of the budget... we have it approved for Q4, but not Q3 type of thing. So if you are their most desired applicant, they can push up that budget :).
Good Luck!!
Felicia QhamataSeptember 27,2021 at 1:37PM UTC
Email or call whomever your contact is with the company and just let them know that you are following up on the interview/assessment that happened (insert date and time) and were looking for further information.
Some times they missed you in their follow up or it got held up for any reason or maybe they are deadlocked on who to hire and it is taking longer, But if you reach out at least you will know where they and you stand.
AnonymousSeptember 27,2021 at 2:05PM UTC
You've waited the alloted time so a brief email checking on the status of your application is not out of line.
Alexandria Scobee |Leadership Coach | IT ManagerSeptember 27,2021 at 2:45PM UTC
In my opinion you waited through the max time for follow up. I would say it is appropriate to send an email expressing your continued interest in the position and ask if there is any progress on your application.