How long should I wait before contacting a recruiter after an interview where they stated they would get back to me but haven't as yet?

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October 20,2024 at 1:45AM UTC

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How long should I wait before contacting a recruiter after an interview where they stated they would get back to me but haven't as yet?

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AnonymousOctober 20,2024 at 2:35AM UTC
A week is usually sufficient time.
AnonymousOctober 20,2024 at 1:20PM UTC
If they are interested they will find you
AnonymousOctober 24,2024 at 12:14PM UTC
Betta believe it!
Sarah BojorquezOctober 20,2024 at 1:29PM UTC
I would wait at least a few days, but honestly, as a recruiter, I can tell you if it was good news they would be reaching out to you.
AnonymousOctober 21,2024 at 5:49PM UTC
One week is good. I will share that I've had recruiters disappear on me and I figured it was lack of interest. After 2-3 weeks I have heard back and found out that the role had expanded or duties had changed somewhat. It just took time for them to work through it. So, it's not always bad news. It's just a lack of communication on their part-which we all love ;).
Kelsey ThompsonOctober 22,2024 at 4:22AM UTC
After a week of no contact, I tried again. Then I contacted about 70 of them on LinkedIn. The more you have in your corner, the better.
AnonymousOctober 24,2024 at 12:54PM UTC
Did you ask how soon? If not, or they didn't tell you, send something back a week later, letting them know you are still interested. This will give them time to complete other interviews and keep your name fresh in their memory.
AnonymousOctober 24,2024 at 4:07PM UTC
Maximum 1 week. If they are an internal recruiter then definitely give them that time. If it's an external one no more than 48 hours.

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