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How to follow up after a job application (with examples)

Last updated 9 October 2026

Short answer. Follow up once, about a week after you apply, with a three-sentence note: name the role and when you applied, restate one reason you fit, and ask politely about the next step. If there is no reply after another week, move on.

When to follow up

After applying: about a week later, unless the posting says not to.
After an interview: a thank-you the same or next day, then a check-in if the stated timeline passes.

Who to write to

The recruiter or hiring manager named in the posting, or the person you corresponded with. If no one is named, reply to the application confirmation if it allows replies.

A follow-up after applying

Subject: Senior Product Analyst application

Hello Jordan,

I applied for the Senior Product Analyst role last Tuesday and wanted to say I'm still very interested. I've spent four years running pricing experiments, which matches the experimentation focus of the role.

Is there anything else I can send, and could you share what the next step looks like?

Thank you,
Maria

A thank-you after an interview

Thank you for the conversation today. I enjoyed hearing about the pricing roadmap, and our talk about test design made me more excited about the role. I look forward to hearing about next steps.

What not to do

Follow up more than twice without a reply.
Ask "did you get my application?" with nothing else in the message.
Write a long message that repeats your résumé.

Questions

Is it annoying to follow up?

One short, polite message is normal. Repeated messages are what annoy people.

Should I follow up by phone?

Email is usually better; it lets the reader answer when they have time.

What if the posting says no calls or emails?

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