Referred but heard nothing - contact HR or referee first?

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Anonym A fragte am 16. Jan. 2021

Hi, I applied for an entry-level role before Christmas with two referrals but have not heard anything besides the immediate confirmation that my application has been received. I was wondering who I should get in touch with first - ask HR for an update or ask the person who referred me to ask? Thanks

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Henning
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antwortete am 16. Jan. 2021
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate

If you applied just before christmas, two actual work weeks have passed since your application. Nothing to worry about for now. Give them another week.

After that: I'd reach out to your referees, as communication might drown in the masses of emails they get. The referees can follow up with recruiting directly.

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Ian
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Hi there,

I'd definitely practice patience here!

Christmas+New Years are periods where there won't be that much new activity...wait another 2 weeks before following up with HR

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Adi
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Be patient and give it another 2 working weeks as week of 11th Jan would have been the 1st proper work week. After that nudge your contacts & they can follow up internally to check status.

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Vlad
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antwortete am 17. Jan. 2021
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Hi,

I would wait. It's too early due to the holidays. Then contact the referee

Best

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Antonello
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Hi,

They'll get in touch soon.

If you wish to get in touch with someone, I'd go with HR.

Best of luck,

Antonello

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Gaurav
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Totally agree with the other coaches here. Wait a little then contact a referee.

Cheers, GB

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Clara
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Hello!

I would 1st talk to your referrers, to see whether they can informally follow up internally.

Cheers,

Clara

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