I had a really great phone call with a recruiter which led to a zoom with the boss which also went really well.

16 Comments

1. Megan LeasherOctober 30,2023 at 9:13PM UTC

   I would say Tuesday afternoon (tomorrow) or Wednesday would be good for follow-up. Mondays can be challenging and full of surprises, so giving them until later tomorrow would be my recommendation. Personally, I would follow up with the recruiter and cc the hiring manager. Recruiters own the process, but adding the hiring manager to the note can't hurt, especially if your questions are directed more to him/her.

2. AnonymousOctober 30,2023 at 9:19PM UTC

   I would reach out to the recruiter first on Wednesday in you don't hear back by then.

3. Cyndi RosenblattOctober 31,2023 at 12:05AM UTC

   Please give them a full week. If you don't hear anything by Thursday morning, reach out to tell them you would be happy to provide any additional information or clarification and look forward to hearing from them on next steps. It takes a week easily/minimum for us to complete initial interviews and select candidates to move forward (or forward to HR for an offer).

4. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 31,2023 at 12:34AM UTC

   Did you ask about a timeline when you spoke with the hiring manager? Sometimes it takes more time to get a panel interview set up because you're dealing with multiple schedules.

   If you're reaching out to them, you should contact the recruiter. I'd wait until Thursday or Friday.

5. AnonymousOctober 31,2023 at 6:08PM UTC

   No I didn’t ask about a timeline, so thats 100% on me. I was hoping to hear sooner rather than later because I have a follow up interview this week at another company at the same time. But I completely understand a week is standard! Thank you!

6. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 31,2023 at 11:29PM UTC

   Then I would reach out to them tomorrow if you haven't heard anything by say 11am.

   GOOD LUCK!

7. ChrishoggNovember 1,2023 at 12:53PM UTC

   Sounds like you now know this :) but it's usually best to end the conversation / interview with:

   Them: So nice to meet you. We'll certainly be in touch.

   You: It was nice meeting you as well, and your team. When may I expect to hear back from you?

   Them: Given our process, you should hear back no later than the sixteenth.

   You: Great. If I haven't heard from you by then, would it be okay for me to get in touch and follow up?

   Them: They say something (even no).

   You: Do what they say, and if you don't hear from them, the business day after they said they'd be in touch is the day for you to follow up.

8. AnonymousOctober 31,2023 at 4:29PM UTC

   Since you clearly don't know their timeline, best is to wait until this Thursday and let them know you had some follow up questions if you have not heard from them by then. Reach out to the hiring manager since you would be reporting to them and making a strong connection early on may help tilt their decision about you if things went well.

9. AnonymousNovember 1,2023 at 12:42PM UTC

   Depending on the time of year, panels may be hard to put together. Summer and holidays are the worst for scheduling those. Be patient. If you don't hear back after a week, reach out and ask about their timeline.

10. AnonymousNovember 1,2023 at 9:00PM UTC

    Thank you for the responses everyone! I did end up sending a follow-up today, reiterating my interest and inquiring further about a timeline for the next interview. I realize I could have waited until tomorrow (for a complete week) but as of today have made it to the third round of interviews for a different job at a different company. I really like both places so I wanted to keep my options open for the place I posted about originally. They didn't get back to me, but that's okay - maybe tomorrow!

11. Terra WolfeNovember 2,2023 at 1:14PM UTC

    If you sent a thank you email then I don’t advise reaching out. Panel interviews take a lot of schedule coordination. Wait until they reach out to you and if they don’t then just move on.

12. AnonymousNovember 13,2023 at 12:38AM UTC

    That is horrible advice. Give them 3-5 days and than you follow up. If you show no interest why should they. When hiring I have always calculated in the thank you email and follow up.

13. Terra WolfeNovember 14,2023 at 11:00PM UTC

    It depends on the job really. If it’s sales or collections, then go for it. A thank you email IS the follow-up and shows interest is still there, so another email or phone call is completely unnecessary. Sometimes, too many follow ups in a short period of time can risk disqualification, especially if they are still conducting interviews.

14. AnonymousNovember 2,2023 at 3:32PM UTC

    In my last 20 years of work exp. I haven't heard a single case where we waited for companies to respond to us (in your scenario), and then the company responded with red carpet welcome. So really there is no compulsion that you should wait. Companies at the end of the day are looking for the kind of nut and bolt that they want. Not as we are.

15. LORI-ANN BURLINGAMENovember 3,2023 at 12:25AM UTC

    During your conveersations with the company, did they indicated how quickly they were looking to fill the position?

    Calling the company will let them know that you are interested in the position and would like a status update.

    Congratulations!

16. AnonymousNovember 3,2023 at 6:50PM UTC

    I got an email today from them actually! They said they are still figuring out scheduling and should be in touch by Monday!