Follow-ups help your chances of getting hired. They can also become irritants when done wrong. Experts on LinkedIn agree that proper timing and phrasing are key. Follow-up notes should also include a value proposition, not simply demands for a response and more information about what's next. Space out your messages by a week, career coach Yonelly Gutierrez says. That timing allows a clear response runway for the recipient. And don't encroach on a previously stated timeline. If the interviewer said they will get back to you within two weeks, wait two weeks for a follow-up. Meanwhile, thank-you notes can go out the next day. Be cognizant of your tone when you do follow up. Career coach Christina Persaud says "pushiness" is a byproduct of your energy. So, if you are feeling impatient or insecure, that will come through in your message. And focus on good email etiquette. Resume writer Ellen Hill recommends a clear subject line and concise email that focuses on the purpose of your follow-up and includes a value proposition. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efrpev_a Summary ✍: Todd Dybas
Although times are tough in the job market, with recruiters not responding or even ghosting, I’ve come to realize that you only need one "yes." People in sales get this; they don’t take it personally when they don’t get a response. They know it’s a numbers game, and if you can get just one person to give you a chance, that’s all it takes. This is great advice! One of my favorite books taught me that sometimes we give up when we’re just three feet from gold. In this case, that follow-up email could be the difference between getting what you want or missing the opportunity. Nothing in this world is personal—so if you want something, you’ll do whatever it takes to get it, despite the odds.
Follow-up emails are great! Especially when typed up professionally. Regardless of the outcome, it shows your interest in the position and your ability to reach out when you have questions. People can get overwhelmed or just busy. That follow-up email could be the reminder that they need.
I have found a personalised thank you note hand written to the interviewer works well and helps you to stand out as someone who will go the extra mile
Sometimes you just have to take a step back and put yourself in someone else's shoes. You're not the only applicant but you don't want to be forgotten and you'd like to politely stand out.
The first few words of the teaser for this article "Tone and timing are key" made me think of musical performance. 🙂
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2moA follow-up ends up being a waste of time when interviewers ghost applicants.