How long should you wait for a call back?

As a rule of thumb, you’re advised to wait 10 to 14 days before following up. It’s not uncommon to wait for a few weeks before hearing back from your interviewer. Calling too often can make you look needy and high maintenance.

How long should you wait for a follow up call?

But how long should you wait after submitting your application before following up? Staffing firm Accountemps surveyed more than 300 human resource managers and found that 36 percent say the best time for applicants to follow up is one to two weeks after submitting their resume.

When can I expect to hear back from you?

Following an interview, please expect to hear within two weeks, although the interviewer should be able to provide you with more accurate timings at the end of the interview.

Should you call before applying for a job?

Calling a recruiter beforehand can provide you with some vital clues as the recruitment process, and can help shape your application, so make the call before you labour over your documents.

How do you make a follow up call after applying?

Hello, this is [name]. I’m following up on the application I submitted on [date] for [position]. I wanted to reiterate my interest in the role and tell you I’m more than happy to clarify or expand on any of the info I sent. If you’d like to call me back, my number is __________.

What do you do when a job says they will call you?

Make a phone call. If they don’t respond to your email within a few days, you can send one more follow-up email. If they don’t respond to that email within a few more days, you can try calling. Make sure you are polite and professional during this phone call.

When should you ask to hear back?

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name], I hope all is well. I just wanted to check in and see if there’s an update on the timeline or status for the [job title] position I interviewed for on [date of interview]. I’m still very interested and look forward to hearing back from you.

Should I call and ask if I got the job?

Like so many other aspects of the job search process, of course you need to be professional. But it’s definitely OK to ask if you got the job after a successful interview and, in fact, shows initiative and a desire for the role. (Just be sure you’re not inappropriate, annoying or pushy.)