Interview went well, but they said they are waiting on head office approval. It has been over a week with no update. At what point do you follow up without sounding desperate?

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First of all, never worry about sounding desperate. You're trying to get a job and it's reasonable that you'd want to know what's happening, so that's not desperation. If you don't hear anything in a few days try to get an update from them. Some companies will just ghost people, so it falls to candidates to follow up.

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That’s very true! Usually you don’t even get a reply though! That’s what sucks about it!

Be polite, lead with curiosity about the timeline, and be excited for the opportunity. Getting approval takes a while. I wish more places were better about keeping in contact. I’m fine with an update that is no update, just to know they are still waiting or working on it.

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I agree! I think an update for any candidate is important thoufh!

Just send them a check in email maybe the person who does it is on holiday or something silly. Nothing wrong with a quick email.

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That’s true!

That waiting limbo is the worst. A polite follow up after a week is totally normal and professional, not desperate at all. Silence usually says more about their process than your chances. How long do you usually give it before reaching out?

I agree! I usually give it a good week maybe depending what day I have my interview before I decide to follow up! How long do you wait if you reach out?

Follow up within a week, I think that’s a reasonable.

Yeah I think that’s valid!

I’m also in the same boat. Don’t want to sound desperate but don’t want to be left in the dark. Maybe send a quick note at the end of the week?

Yeah, definitely will give it a good week first before I do follow up!

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