I interviewed last Thursday and it went really great.

Anonymous

April 21,2022 at 5:01PM UTC

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I interviewed last Thursday and it went really great. They need someone ASAP and I was the only candidate left in the running. He told me he’d reach out early this week but it’s Thursday and still no word. I have other companies reaching out but I really want this job so I’ve been hanging back. I sent a thank you the day I interviewed. Is it appropriate to reach out to him since I haven’t heard? If so, when? I don’t want to be pushy and put him off.

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Megan LeasherApril 21,2022 at 5:06PM UTC
Reach out. Thursday is well far enough beyond "early week".
Erin BeemerApril 21,2022 at 5:42PM UTC
I'd reach out to express your interest! Good luck!
Georgene HuangApril 21,2022 at 5:44PM UTC
I would reach out. "Pushy" is the negative way of looking at things but "has a sense of urgency" is the positive way!
Emily StarkApril 21,2022 at 6:47PM UTC
This is such a great question. Well done sending a prompt thank you note.
I talk about follow-up with my clients, and they're often concerned about being pushy. One tactic you might consider is leading by acknowledging their need for a quick candidate. You're expressing continued interest in the position while focusing on the needs of the role/company.
I hope this helps!
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 21,2022 at 7:05PM UTC
First of all, under no circumstances should you ever "hang back" in your job search until you have a written offer letter in hand. Go all out until it's a done deal.
Absolutely reach out with a quick email something along the lines of "Touching base to see if you have an update on this. Please let me know if you need anything else from me."
AnonymousApril 21,2022 at 8:19PM UTC
I was in a similar situation and I came here to ask about following up.
Following everyone's advice, I did, and it turns out they were having trouble reaching one of my references. I got them connected that same day, and ended up getting an offer. So now my advice is don't be shy, especially if it's past a promised date. You might just prompt it forward!
Debra SesholtzApril 21,2022 at 11:26PM UTC
They said the would be in touch this week and haven’t, so definitely reach out. Express your enthusiasm in the position, remind them why you are a great candidate for the role, and ask if they need any addition info from you to help them move forward. Good luck, hope you get the offer!
AnonymousApril 22,2022 at 10:55AM UTC
Don't stop looking but followup to find out timing of a decision.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterApril 22,2022 at 2:11PM UTC
Absolutely - follow up AND keep talking with other companies.
Erin Thomas, Career + Leadership CoachApril 22,2022 at 5:51PM UTC
Totally appropriate to send them an email letting them know you're still very much interested in the role and would love to know where they're at in the process. You could also connect with them via LinkedIn.
CassandraApril 22,2022 at 6:43PM UTC
Definitely reach out to them! There may have been a hiccup that you can help resolve. And, reaching out shows that you are serious about the position. But, do NOT stop your job search.
JJApril 22,2022 at 9:07PM UTC
Yes!
Crystal HowellApril 23,2022 at 8:28AM UTC
These days, follow up with a call to the recruiter or him.
Things happen, he could be sick, family issue, if you want it take it. Don't leave the others hanging too long or you end up with nothing.
Veronica cooperApril 23,2022 at 12:07PM UTC
Yes it is appropriate to reach out and follow up ask if you can provide anything else or if a decision has been made :)