Should I reexpress my interest in a position that I really want while waiting to hear a final decision, or just wait until the decision comes?

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January 5,2023 at 7:02AM UTC

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Should I reexpress my interest in a position that I really want while waiting to hear a final decision, or just wait until the decision comes? This is for an opportunity I really, really want. Thank you!

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AnonymousJanuary 5,2023 at 9:11AM UTC
nothing wrong with re-expressing your interest in your dream job. go and get it :)
AnonymousJanuary 5,2023 at 1:28PM UTC
Go for it!
Ashley HillJanuary 5,2023 at 1:28PM UTC
According to a career coach I received advice from a few years ago…followup with an employer no sooner than one week after an resume submission. It’s kinda a checkin email “ hey, I applied for a job…” kinda email. These follow ups are actually rated highly. But don’t followup more than twice because then you may become a nuisance ?
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJanuary 5,2023 at 4:38PM UTC
What is the downside of reaching out now? I can't imagine a scenario where a company that was interested in a candidate changed its mind once they received a follow-up from that candidate.
Debra SesholtzJanuary 5,2023 at 5:46PM UTC
If you haven't heard anything, there's no harm in reaching out, expressing your continuing interest, and asking where they are in the process.
Mary PoolJanuary 9,2023 at 2:02PM UTC
Years ago, we had two wonderful applicants for a position, and we could not decide between the two. They were both perfect. So I asked my boss how we were going to choose, and he said, "the one who contacts us and says they really want the job, that is the one." I've never forgotten that.