Not hearing back from a recruiter who wanted to schedule an interview?
Hey everyone, I applied to a well-known company at the end of November through their online application system, which tracks the status of my application. Since I noticed no updates, I reached out to the main recruiter last Monday. To my surprise, he responded a few hours later, inviting me for an interview and asking for my availability for this week. I replied within an hour with my available times, but since then, I haven’t heard anything.
Now that it’s the start of the new week when the interview was supposed to happen, what should I do next? Should I send a follow-up email, or since I found him on LinkedIn, would it be appropriate to message him there? Or should I just wait a little longer?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Edit: I remembered that I followed up with an email the day after, clarifying my availability.
RCadmin
It sounds like you’re in a frustrating situation, and it’s totally understandable to feel anxious about it. Here are a few steps you could consider:
Follow-Up Email: Sending a polite follow-up email is a good first step. Wait until later in the week (maybe Thursday) to give them a chance to respond, as they might be busy with scheduling. Your email could be something like, “Hi [Recruiter’s Name], I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to follow up regarding our potential interview this week, as I’m eager to discuss my application with the team. Please let me know if you need any further information or if we need to reschedule. Thank you!”
Avoid LinkedIn Messaging (for now): While connecting on LinkedIn is a great way to network, I’d recommend waiting until after you send the follow-up email before reaching out through LinkedIn. It’s generally better to keep communication in one channel to avoid confusion.
Be Patient: Sometimes, recruiters have a lot on their plate, and there could be delays on their end. If you don’t hear back after your follow-up email, it might be worth waiting a few more days before reaching out again.
Consider Other Opportunities: While you’re waiting, it might also be helpful to continue applying to other positions. This will keep your options open and lessen the pressure while you wait.
Good luck, and hopefully, you’ll hear back soon!