I had a great interview 10 days ago. The hiring manager said they would get back within a week but I have not heard anything. Should I follow up?
Following up is expected and shows genuine interest. After 10 days with no response when they said one week, a follow-up is perfectly appropriate. Send a brief email to the hiring manager. Subject: Following Up on Our Recent Interview. Body: Hi (hiring manager name), I wanted to follow up on our recent conversation regarding the position. I remain very enthusiastic about the opportunity and the work your team is doing. I understand timelines can shift and am happy to provide additional information. Keep it short, positive, and reference something specific from your conversation. Do not say Just checking in. If no response after another week, send one final follow-up. After two follow-ups with no response, the silence is your answer. Move on but do not burn the bridge.
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