Interview follow-up.

Anonymous

April 18,2023 at 1:55PM UTC

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Interview follow-up.

I’ve had 4 separate interviews with a company. I checked in a week and an half ago and the hiring manager said I was seriously being considered but they needed to finish the process. My question is do I check in again now that it’s been over a week? I also have a couple other offers coming so how do I let them know this? I don’t want them to feel pressured, but would really like to know where I stand.

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AnonymousApril 18,2023 at 2:07PM UTC
I would reach out and I would let them know you are getting other offers. In fact, it's customary and kinda expected that you would let them know so you aren't wasting your time nor theirs.
If you still prefer this role over the others you're getting, you can express your high interest in this job (again) while also being honest about that you are meeting with other companies. You do not have to go into details! That's all they need to know.
It's fair game at this point! Nothing is in writing yet so you're a free agent to continue to do you.
Good luck!
Anne KrookApril 18,2023 at 3:58PM UTC
Tell them that you are glad to know they are considering you, that you have other offers (but let them know this only when you have them in writing) and that you would like to consider them along with the other offers. Polite and professional in this case is welcome news for everyone concerned.
AnonymousApril 18,2023 at 4:13PM UTC
Offers "coming" are not offers in hand do be careful with your messaging.
I would definitely follow up and include that you are close with other companies.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 18,2023 at 11:13PM UTC
I would reach out with something along the lines of "Checking in to see if you have an update on next steps. I am still very interested in your opportunity. Do you have a timeline of what this looks like going forward? I also wanted to let you know that I anticipate receiving an offer in the near future but you are my first choice".
I always ask my candidates on our first call to please keep me in the loop and let me know if they're going in for later round interviews or anticipating an offer. I want the opportunity to try to light a fire under my hiring manager if I need to. I don't want to have to go to them and say Anonymous took another job and I didn't know.
AnonymousApril 21,2023 at 4:44PM UTC
Yes, but be prepared to possibly get news you don't want to hear. I would write an email reconfirming your continued interest. Let them know you are at the end stage with another company and that they still are your first choice BUT if you are no longer being considered that you prefer to know sooner vs later so as to be able to make the best decision for your next employer. Ask for a timeline for the decision and let them know you are not putting pressure on them to decide about you but expect that they know other companies are also considering you.