We\u2019ll talk about how to use this later in this post.<\/p>\n
Eliminate Guessing<\/h2>\n
You don\u2019t want to seem like a pest but you don\u2019t want to miss out on an opportunity either, so when do you follow-up?<\/p>\n
The answer depends. You can take the guesswork out of the equation by taking control. In your message or during your conversation, state when you will be following up. If the issue is urgent (such as you have an upcoming interview and you want to ask a current employee questions before the interview), let them know what your deadline is and that you will be following up within a day.<\/p>\n
During the interview, always ask the interviewer when you should follow up. This will eliminate one of the most commonly asked questions people have – \u201cwhen should I follow up after an interview?\u201d If you ask the interviewer during the interview, you won\u2019t be wondering later.<\/p>\n
Be Politely and Patiently Persistent<\/h2>\n
People have good intentions, however, sometimes they just don\u2019t do things with the same sense of urgency you might. Let them know you will be following-up within a timeframe just in case they get sidetracked or perhaps even forget to do what they said they would do for you.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t give up! As the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. If someone has given you permission to follow up, you are within your rights to systematically and politely do so.<\/p>\n
Turning Gray Into Black and White<\/h2>\n
It is difficult to give specific recommendations for follow up, but for the sake of those who want some specific guidelines, these generally work:<\/p>\n
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