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Hello, I interviewed for a job exactly 1 week ago.

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Hello, I interviewed for a job exactly 1 week ago. I interviewed virtually with the HR person at the big company who is in charge of filling the role. It felt like it went well. The recruiter said he needed to see how close he could get to the salary I requested, although I did tell him there was room to negotiate around that level. Is it appropriate for me to send him an email and check if there is anything else they need and let him know I am keenly interested in the job? Is it too early?

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  1. Anonymous

    It's been a week? Definitely follow up.

  2. Anonymous

    Thank you!

  3. Laura Powell

    I know it’s old school but send a thank you card through snail mail. My old recruiter still has the one I sent her 12 years ago.. I also sent thank you cards to my bosses after I was hired and they still have them as well. It puts you in their mind.

  4. Anonymous

    I love this idea! It is something tangible, not virtual.

  5. Sharmin Kibria

    I think you should wait to hear from them. It takes time to discuss the options with the hiring team.

  6. Anonymous

    Give it another week. Wait until next Monday if you have not heard from them and drop a note reinforcing one strength you have for filling the role. Add that you are able to share professional references to your quality of work if they would like. Ask for a response on where they are in their decision.

    Good luck.

  7. Anonymous

    No, after a week I think it's appropriate to circle back. It is professional and reaffirms your interest in the position. Good luck!

  8. Anonymous

    Since it has been a week, I think this is the right time to follow up. Same day as the interview would seem too anxious, but waiting much longer might lead to the job going to someone else. Sending the email sometime this week is the right "happy medium."

  9. Beth

    Unless they specifically said a time frame of over a week for them to follow up I would definitely follow up to reaffirm your interest.

  10. Gisele Cloutier

    A week is a good amount of time, not too early or too late. But make your check-in (a) brief and (b) of value. For example, "Hi Bill, Thanks again for our interview on January 29 for the XYZ position. Just taking a moment to check-in on next steps. Also, to follow up on our conversation then about the shortcomings of [something] in [field X], here's an article I thought you'd find interesting. I look forward to hearing from you." Resist the temptation to make communications yet another regurgitation of all your wonderful qualities and fit for the role - you want to stand out vis-a-vis all the other candidates doing the blah-blah-look-at-me stuff.

  11. GirlBossanova934974

    Excellent recommendation.

  12. Anonymous

    Yes—be pleasantly persistent as you check status of role and express your interest. It showcases your level of interest and follow up

  13. Focused931221

    If during the interview, they provided a general timeline of the decision making process, you'll know how much time needs to pass before you follow up. Now, hopefully, post interview, a thank you note was dropped showing your interest in the role and/or you mentioned that you would be circling back in a week or two, then I think its good timing. Frame it as appreciation + interest + openness to provide additional information or anything else they may need to make their decision - this can keep the conversation going. If you have traction on any other opportunities, then you may want to provide an update as we well to gently create urgency - but optional. Best of Luck!

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