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Anonymous
08/12/20 at 6:25PM UTC
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Follow-up & Questions

Hi everyone, I applied for a job yesterday that I'm pretty excited about, both in regards to the position itself and the larger organization. How long should I wait before sending a follow-up to illustrate my interest and when sending a follow-up, is it rude to ask a few more questions about the organization? I'm just so intrigued by what they're doing.

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samantha downing
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Healthcare Marketing Leader
08/12/20 at 8:59PM UTC
In my latest interview process, I waited 3-4 business days and followed up via email, and positioned it as "I really enjoyed our conversation last week, and I've been thinking more about this opportunity, specifically xxx." In this email, I provided more detail on a topic that I felt I didn't really nail (brand re-fresh), gave details of more concrete examples of my experience, and ended it with "let me know if there is anything else you'd like to discuss. I'm extremely excited about this position and the innovations your organization is doing right now".....etc. Finally, I did get the job - when they scheduled me for the next round of interviews, I leveraged that to ask those questions I had about the organization.
BeaBoss979975
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08/12/20 at 9:08PM UTC
If you can find some new industry knowledge, insight or suggestions that might apply to the job, you could mention your research.
Lady Pele
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Retired Project Manager
08/12/20 at 7:21PM UTC
Don't forget to use your network to find out more if you can. Otherwise, try to connect with others on LinkedIn that work there to ask more about the company and culture. Use the corporate website and any published articles as a reference when asking questions or expressing your interest. Good luck!
Maria Molinari
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08/12/20 at 8:17PM UTC
This is great advice! I wouldn't reach out with a follow up that includes questions you can find yourself! Knowledge is power and research speaks volumes. I'd do exactly what LadyPele said and reach out on LinkedIn, network with people currently employed there to learn more. BEST of luck
BeaBoss979975
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08/12/20 at 6:54PM UTC
Is this in your cover letter? I hope you had one, because the cover letter is the place for that.
Anonymous
08/12/20 at 8:18PM UTC
Yes, I mentioned all of this in my cover letter.

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