Post Job Interview Etiquette
Follow up, but don't pester.
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Yes, we know you're keen, but it's a fine line between reminding the recruiter who you are and driving them crazy.
Post job interview etiquette means being keen, but not annoying.
If possible, get an idea of the timings for decisions during the interview. Then be aware that recruitment always takes longer than companies expect.
Just because you haven't heard anything, doesn't mean they've turned you down. So use your common sense.
After the follow-up call or letter, give them until their stated deadline.
Whatever you do, don't try to back the company into a corner to make a decision.
Unless you truly have a deadline on a different job offer, don't try to force their hand. Sometimes it will work, but often it will make the recruiter pick your strongest competitor - particularly if they resent being "manipulated" or rushed.
If you are genuinely in a time-pressured situation and applied through a recruitment agency, then getting the agency to make this call for you often comes across as more professional.
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