Subject: Seeking Advice on Follow-Up After Interview Invitation
Hi everyone,
I applied to a large company at the end of November and used their online application system to track progress. After I noticed my application wasn’t moving, I reached out to the main recruiter last Monday. To my surprise, they responded just a couple of hours later, inviting me to schedule an interview and asking for my availability for this week.
I replied within an hour with my available times, but I haven’t heard back since then. Now that it’s the new week and the interview was supposed to be happening, I’m unsure of the best next steps. Should I send a follow-up email, or perhaps message the recruiter on LinkedIn, since I found him there? Or is it better to just wait a bit longer?
I would really appreciate any guidance.
Edit: I remembered that I sent a follow-up email the day after confirming my availability.
It sounds like you’re in a bit of a frustrating situation, but it’s great that you received an interview invitation! Since it’s now the new week and you haven’t heard back yet, I recommend following up with a polite email to the recruiter. Here’s a suggested approach:
“`
Subject: Follow-Up on Interview Schedule
Hi [Recruiter’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to follow up regarding the interview we discussed for the [Job Title] position. I sent my availability last week, but I haven’t yet received confirmation.
If there have been any updates or changes, please let me know at your earliest convenience. I’m still very excited about the opportunity to join [Company Name] and look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your LinkedIn Profile (optional)]
“`
Wait for a Response: After sending your email, give it a couple of days for the recruiter to respond. Recruiters can be quite busy, especially during certain weeks, so patience is important.
LinkedIn Message: If you don’t hear back after a few days, you could send a brief and friendly message on LinkedIn as a secondary option. Just reference your email and express your continued interest.
Consider Other Opportunities: While you await a response, it’s always a good idea to keep exploring other job opportunities. This way, you’re still moving forward in your job search.
Good luck! I hope you hear back soon with good news!