At that point, frame your follow-up as a check-in on the application status. If there’s a deadline listed for applications, wait a week or two after the window closes to email.

Follow up shortly after the interview. Follow up as soon as possible after a job interview. The same day as the interview is perfectly acceptable, and definitely follow up within a 24-hour time frame.

Don’t compulsively check the status of your application. A week after applying, it’s OK to follow up with the hiring manager once to reiterate your interest in the job.

The next time you are wondering about the status of your application, don’t just ask about it. Instead, use this opportunity to add value in your follow up communications and stay top of mind.

No matter what part of the job search process you're in, follow-up is important. Applications can easily be lost by computers and people. Recruiters and hiring managers are busy.

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The candidate needs to be mentally making notes about why he or she would be a good fit to the job during the interview as well, she said, to use in a follow up letter.