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My wife felt she did well on her interview and after the interview, she sent a Thank You letter. Her references let her know that they have been contacted. Now, she is just waiting. Should she send an email or a phone call to see if there is any update? To let them know that she is still very interested in the position if it hasn't been filled yet? Trying to let them know she's interested but doesn't want to go overboard to the point were she is stalking the potential employer and she gets herself eliminated. What's her next best move?
I'd wait a week since they first contacted the reference. It doesn't show urgency, but it shows you are commited. Call then and ask if there is an update.
how long has she been waiting? it's really best just to wait (remember that they have a different sense of time in this process, and there may be legitimate issues holding things up as well), but i find that this is good advice if she really feels she needs to check in. i really like alison green's advice in general:
No. The best move is wait and see.
Do you think they may be considering another candidate but because your wife call they will change their mind?
If there is no response between a week to 10 days she can call, but from my experience it never helps.
I personally don't believe in thank you letters anymore.
i think they're worth doing. they're not going to change an interviewer's mind completely, but if it's close between you and someone else, it can make a difference. i think of it as more of a follow-up than a thank you. it's a chance to show that you are still very interested in the position after learning more about it, say things you thought of later that you wish you said during the interview, show that you really thought about what was said. just saying "thanks for the interview" is pointless if that's all you do though.
i do this in an e-mail though, i don't send a card or anything.
My wife felt she did well on her interview and after the interview, she sent a Thank You letter. Her references let her know that they have been contacted. Now, she is just waiting. Should she send an email or a phone call to see if there is any update? To let them know that she is still very interested in the position if it hasn't been filled yet? Trying to let them know she's interested but doesn't want to go overboard to the point were she is stalking the potential employer and she gets herself eliminated. What's her next best move?
Follow up with a email after 7 days with
"Subject: Update on hiring process"
Hello XXX
I interviewed with you on 4/15/ for the XXX position and I wanted to let you know I am very interested in this exciting opportunity. Please get back to me at your earliest convenience about the status of my candidacy for the position.
Sometimes if you get a good enough vibe you don't feel uncomfortable about following up.
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