My recruiter let me know that I’m in the final running for a role I really want. If I don’t get the offer next week, I’m tempted to send a follow-up to the hiring manager to ask them to reconsider. My plan is to double down on why I’m the best fit. Is this a legit move or a bad idea? I don’t want to look desperate (I have a job now), but I really want this specific job.

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Bad idea imo. Sending a follow up email post interview is a great idea, but asking a hiring manager to reconsider looks desperate and makes it seem like they don’t know how to do their job.

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Aye, if they dont pick you it dosent help to ask them to question their choice. Good luck

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That's a good way to ensure you won't be considered in the future. If they want you, they know where to find you. The only time I follow up is if I'm told to hear back by a specific date, and it passes by at least a few days. Even then, I don't try to sell myself.

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Even if you email them, if they already made the offer to another candidate, they wouldn’t take away that person’s opportunity. It’s in bad taste to ask them to reconsider because if they felt like you were a true fit, they would’ve proceeded with hiring you instead

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I mean, I wouldn't do it but that shouldn't stop you if you think it is the right move. Personally, if I don't get picked for a job then I assume something better is out there for me.

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