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Topic: Following Up TOO Much?

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Jen480 Posted – 8/1/2007 6:38:06 PM | show profile | email poster
Unlike previous posts that I've read complaining about following up after an interview & being ignored, quite the opposite is happening to me. I interviewed w/ someone from HR, really hit it off, & he said he'd highly recommend me to the hiring editor. I heard nothing, so I let a few weeks go by & sent him an e-mail to see if I was still in the running. He said that I was still being considered & that the hiring editor would be setting up second round interviews the following week & that I had nothing to worry about. Well, that was 2 weeks ago. My question is: Should I sit tight & assume no news is good news, or should I follow up yet again? I don't want to be a pain in the butt, but I really, really want this job. Thanks!
gonzo_freelancer Posted – 8/1/2007 7:31:08 PM | show profile
I don't see anything wrong with following up. Checking in with the editor doesn't make you overbearing; sending four emails a day does. Simply call or email and ask the status of the second round of interviews. Good luck.
WordyBird Posted – 8/2/2007 12:07:47 PM | show profile
There's no harm in following up again. The HR person said the hiring editor would set up interviews at a certain time, and that time has passed with no word. No one could fault you for checking in now.
seeattleme Posted – 8/2/2007 3:28:04 PM | show profile
follow up, but this time ask for a time frame and a date about when and if to check back. Go ahead and say, I know you're busy, I don't want to harass you with inquiries, so when should I follow up? Should I follow up?
After that, if they don't give a date, and just say, don't call us we'll call you, then do exactly that. There's only so much youcan do--if they want you,. they'll come get you. Meanwhile, start applying elsewhere. Another job offer could work in your favor when they finally get around to making a decision about your candidacy.
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