I had a first-round interview with HR at several firms, but after 1–2 weeks, I haven’t received any updates. I sent a follow-up email, but I didn’t get a reply.
Would it be appropriate to follow up a second time? And what’s the ideal time interval between follow-ups to stay persistent without coming across as too pushy?
Hey! I totally get how frustrating this situation can be. Generally, it’s totally okay to follow up a second time, especially if it’s been a couple of weeks since your first follow-up. A good rule of thumb is to wait about a week or two after your first follow-up...
Keep your tone polite and concise. Just a gentle reminder that you’re still very interested and eager to hear back. It’s all about balance: you want to show persistence without being too pushy.
Good luck! ?
Great advice from Rita, I completely agree! Following up a second time after about a week or two is totally reasonable, and keeping it polite and concise is key.
One thing I’d add is that if you still don’t get a response after the second follow-up, it might be a sign to shift focus to other opportunities while keeping the door open for the future.
Sometimes, no response just means delays, but other times, it’s an indirect way of signaling that they’ve moved on. Either way, staying proactive with other applications can help avoid too much frustration.
Hope you hear back soon! ?
Yeah, definitely okay to follow up again! I’d wait a week or so after the first follow-up. Just keep it short and polite and show you're still interested but not desperate. If they don’t reply after that, probably best to move on. Hope you hear back!
