Follow Up question?

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May 9,2022 at 6:58PM UTC

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Follow Up question? Should i follow up and when?

i was reached out to about a potential freelance opportunity. I went on a zoom meeting with the person who contacted me based on a referral and then after I zoomed w the person who would be my day to day contact.

it went well. They really liked me. He emailed me explaining that he needed a few weeks to get everything settled with the clients. It’s been two weeks. For context this is in the events industry and i understand the clients need to sign off on staffing etc. When should I reach out? Or should I just let him reach out whenever he gets to it? He didn’t give ke a timeline meaning like “give me x amount of weeks” he said “a few” … I’d like for him to have me top of mind and not forget me. What are your thoughts?

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AnonymousMay 11,2022 at 1:47PM UTC
I would say a few is two to three weeks. I would reach out in the middle of next week and restate your interest/what you can bring to the role. Good luck!
Megan RussellJune 1,2022 at 3:10PM UTC
I'll be honest - I work in an industry (higher ed) that is notoriously slow for hiring, so I don't think it is out of line to check in after 2-3 weeks to let him know you are still interested. If it's anything like us, he may have multiple hoops to jump through before he can offer.
Debra SesholtzJune 1,2022 at 3:41PM UTC
It never hurts to periodically reach out to stay top of mind and show your continued interest. If you are a freelancer, you need to juggle your workload too!
Joanne RosenJune 1,2022 at 3:47PM UTC
Having worked freelance for a number of years, I have been burned by people interviewing and asking "How would you handle this?" Then I'd give an answer and be told that they'd get back to me. I was definitely their top candidate, blah blah. What they really wanted was someone to give them a solution.
So, follow up once and tell them you are fielding other opportunities but want to give them the first right of refusal. What is their timeline?
Paulla Fetzek, MSEdJune 2,2022 at 12:50PM UTC
Congratulations on the opportunity! I'm in accord with the others that "a few" would be 2-3 weeks. If you've not heard from him by, say, next Wednesday, don't be afraid to reach out to them!