There’s been a delay in communication after I interviewed, what should I do?
Don’t panic and don’t doubt yourself. Delays are often due to the employer’s internal processes, and are not necessarily a reflection of their interest. You can schedule a career advising appointment to discuss your specific situation and career advisors can support and guide you through creating messages for professional follow-up.
Common Reasons for Delayed Responses:
- Your contact may be unexpectedly out of the office or experiencing a heavier workload, which could impact their response time.
- Scheduling interviews can be complex, especially when multiple interviewers or candidates are involved in the process.
- Mistakes happen. Despite their best intentions, your contact may be juggling multiple priorities and forget to respond.
What You Should Do Next:
- Follow up if you haven’t heard back within 1-2 weeks.
- Reply to your original email so it creates an email thread and so you don’t have to reintroduce yourself.
- Reiterate your interest in the role and acknowledge that the hiring process can take time. Keep your message polite and concise.
- Be specific about your next steps (e.g., “I’d be happy to provide any additional information if needed.”)
- Avoid over-following up: if it’s been a week since your follow-up and you still haven’t received a response, it is likely a good time to follow up. If you’re unsure how to navigate the communication or assess the right time for your follow-up outreach, contact your Career Advisor who can guide you through it.
- Continue other recruiting efforts and applying for other roles; don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
