How to follow up after a job interview

- You're in the interview process with a company. The fact that you landed an interview with them means they see the value in you. So take a moment and bask in the fact that you rock. Okay, enough of that. You haven't heard back since the interview. It's been several days or even weeks. Here's how to follow up and actually get a response. One of the main questions we're all likely wondering is how often should I follow up? Well, if they tell you a date when they'll get back to you, follow up the day after that date. If they say let's talk in a few weeks or a couple of weeks, follow up in two weeks and if they give you no timeframe, follow up every five to eight business days. It's incredible how effective this is. I get emails every day from people who have great success with this followup strategy. Take for example Alisa who said, "whoa, Madeline, I followed this template to get a response from a promising position when I had heard nothing for a month. I learned that they felt just as strongly about me as I do about them but there's a delay due to coronavirus issues. Thank you." Now, here's a strategy to follow up in a way that does not require a response if they're not ready to email back. This is highly effective if you're emailing during a sensitive time such as you suspect a hiring freeze or if in general the economy is in a tough spot. This shows a level of understanding and confidence that will leave the best impression on the company. Use the follow up after the interview email templates I provided in this lesson. They will give you the exact things to say but essentially, you'll say that given the uncertainty of everything going on that you understand if they have any delays then offer to provide any additional information and reiterate your enthusiasm in the opportunity. In future followups because I believe you should follow up at least three times, let them know that you're interviewing at other places but continue to be enthusiastic about the opportunity. You can send another update simply filling them in on any recent projects or skills you've been building. When you frame your followups as an update instead of expecting a response, you do several things. You show empathy for the fact that the company has a long list of things going on. You reiterate that you're a candidate who's really invested in the opportunity. Companies want people who want them and you come across as confident. You aren't sad or nagging. You're simply updating them and expressing interest. Who wouldn't want to hire you after that?