I'm in the process of my job search where I'm sending so many emails.

My question: how long after I've sent my email, seen they've opened it, and clicked my link, should I follow up with them? 2 weeks after no reply? 3?

Or should I just assume they passed on considering me?

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Follow up a 3-4 days later and if still nothing then stop following up. Regardless though keep it moving. It’s a numbers game. Don’t dwell on the opens and clicks along the way

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How do you see if they’ve opened it?

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