Should I Follow Up?
Hi everyone,
I recently had my first interview for a role that I was really excited about. During the discussion, the recruiter and I reviewed my past work experiences, and they suggested that my skills might be a great fit for a different position within the company. I expressed my interest in that opportunity.
The recruiter assured me that they would move forward with my application for this new role and would schedule client interviews, promising to provide updates or details by next week.
However, this morning, I received an email from the company’s main recruitment email (not directly from the recruiter) informing me that they will not be progressing with my application for the initial position I applied for. This has left me feeling a bit frustrated.
I have a few questions:
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Does this mean my application has been reallocated to the other role, which is why I received that email?
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Should I follow up and send an email to the recruiter who interviewed me? Is it too early, or would it be better to wait until after next week?
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How can I ensure my follow-up doesn’t come across as pushy or disrespectful?
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What’s the best course of action moving forward?
Your advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
RCadmin
It’s understandable to feel agitated and confused after receiving mixed messages about your job application process. Here’s how you might approach your situation:
Reprofiling of Application: Yes, it sounds likely that your application was reprofiled for the different role the recruiter mentioned during your interview. The email you received may be a standard communication indicating that they are no longer considering you for the initial position but are still moving forward with your application for the other role.
Follow-Up Timing: It’s perfectly reasonable to follow up now, especially since the recruiter expressed interest in moving you to a different role. Waiting until next week might leave you feeling uncertain. A timely follow-up shows your enthusiasm and interest.
Crafting a Gentle Follow-Up: In your email, you can express gratitude for the interview opportunity and mention that you received the email regarding the initial role. Reiterate your excitement about the possibility of the new role discussed and kindly ask for any updates regarding next steps. Here’s a possible template:
“`plaintext
Subject: Follow-Up on Interview
Hi [Recruiter’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to thank you again for the opportunity to interview for the [initial role] and for considering me for the different role we discussed. I received the email regarding my application status for the initial role and wanted to clarify that I’m very much looking forward to potentially interviewing for the other position.
If you have any updates or details regarding the next steps, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
“`
Good luck! Your excitement and enthusiasm can go a long way.